Methods and compositions for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating neurological conditions

ABSTRACT

This document provides methods and materials related to genetic variations of neurological disorders. For example, this document provides methods for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Parkinson&#39;s disease.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/743,919, filed Sep. 14, 2012, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING

The present application includes a Sequence Listing. A compact disc labeled “COPY 1” contains the Sequence Listing file named 33655-706.202_ST25.txt. The Sequence Listing is 187,095,040 bytes in size and was recorded on Sep. 12, 2013. The compact disc is 1 of 3 compact discs. Duplicate copies of the compact disc are labeled “COPY 2—SEQUENCE LISTING” and “COPY 3—SEQUENCE LISTING.” Also included is a computer readable form of the Sequence Listing. The compact disc and duplicate copies are identical and are hereby incorporated by reference into the present application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Genetic risk can be conferred by subtle differences in individual genomes within a population. Genes can differ between individuals due to genomic variability, the most frequent of which are due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). SNPs can be located, on average, every 500-1000 base pairs in the human genome. Additional genetic polymorphisms in a human genome can be caused by duplication, insertion, deletion, translocation and/or inversion, of short and/or long stretches of DNA. Thus, in general, genetic variability among individuals occurs on many scales, ranging from single nucleotide changes, to gross changes in chromosome structure and function. Recently, many copy number variations (CNVs) of DNA segments, including deletions, insertions, duplications, amplifications, and complex multi-site variants, ranging in length from kilobases to megabases in size, have been discovered (Redon, R. et al. Nature 444:444-54 (2006) and Estivill, X. & Armengol, L. PLoS Genetics 3(10): e190 (2007)). To date, known CNVs account for over 15% of the assembled human genome (Estivill, X. Armengol, L. PLoS Genetics 3(10): e190 (2007)). However, a majority of these variants are extremely rare and cover a small percentage of a human genome of any particular individual.

Parkinson's Disease (also known as Parkinson disease, Parkinson's, sporadic parkinsonism, primary parkinsonism, PD, or paralysis agitans) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease (PD) can be characterized by a progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain. While PD is a complex disorder of unknown etiology, it is postulated that symptom manifestation occurs after the fraction of functional dopaminergic cells falls below a threshold of twenty percent. Symptoms of PD can include tremor, muscular rigidity, bradykinesia, akinesia, and postural instability. A hallmark of sporadic (also termed idiopathic) Parkinson's disease can be the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons and a depletion of dopamine, more specifically in the basal ganglia, and is thought to result from a combination of genetic predisposition (Vaughn, J. R., et al., 2001, Ann. Hum. Genet. 65:111; Farrer M. J., 2006, Nat. Rev. Genet. 7:306) and environmental factors (Shapira, A. H., 2001, Adv. Neurol. 86:155; Obeso J. A., et al., 2010, Nat. Med. 16:653). Thus, research efforts have focused on discovering means to prevent, protect and restore the dopaminergic cell network (Latchman, D. S., et al., 2001 Rev. Neurosci. 12:69). As genetic polymorphisms/variants conferring risk in neurological diseases, including PD, are uncovered, genetic testing can play a role for clinical therapeutics.

Despite these advances towards an understanding of the etiology of neurological disorders, a large fraction of the genetic contribution to these disorders, for example, PD, remains undetermined. Identification of underlying genetic variants that can contribute to neurological disorder pathogenesis can aid in the screening and identification of individuals at risk of developing these disorders and can be useful in a diagnostic setting and for disease management. There is a need to identify new treatments for neurological diseases, such as PD, and the identification of novel genetic risk factors or disease-causing genetic variants can assist in the development of potential therapeutics and agents. There is also a need for improved assays for predicting and determining potential treatments and their effectiveness.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict between a term herein and a term incorporated by reference, the term herein controls.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features of the disclosure are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present disclosure can be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the disclosure are utilized, and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an example of a copy number gain that disrupts the ALDH7A 1 gene and represents an example of group 1 (CNV-subregion that overlaps a known gene, and is associated with an OR of at least 6). There are 6 PD cases and 1 NVE subject affected by an identical CNV-subregion. The CNV is a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) and affects the gene ALDH7A1 on chromosome 5. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 13.04.

FIG. 2 is an example of CNVs that disrupt the KCNQ5 gene and represents an example of group 2 (OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE cases affecting the same gene, including distinct CNV-subregions, is at least 6). There are 3 PD cases and 1 NVE subject affected by distinct CNV-subregions in the same gene. The CNVs include a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) and 2 losses (log 2ratio <−0.35) and all three CNVs affect the gene KCNQ5 on chromosome 6. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 6.48.

FIG. 3 is an example of copy number losses that lie between two genes (i.e., is intergenic) and represents an example of group 3 (CNV-subregion does not overlap a known gene and is associated with an OR of at least 10). There are 8 PD cases and 1 NVE subject affected by CNV-subregions in the same location. The CNVs are losses (log 2ratio <−0.35) and lie between the genes GPR88 and LOC100128787 on chromosome 1. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 17.46.

FIG. 4 is an example of a copy number loss that disrupts the gene NUBPL and represents the CNVs identified in the gene NUBPL, for which sequencing data is presented in this application. In one PD individual, a complex rearrangement was found, while an identical CNV was found in 14 other PD cases (not shown separately, one representative case is depicted). The complex rearrangement consists of both a loss (log 2ratio <−0.35) and a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) within the same individual, while the 14 cases all have an identical, small loss (log 2ratio <−0.35). In all, there were 15 PD cases with CNVs affecting the NUBPL gene, and only 1 NVE subject. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this gene is 16.61.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the invention, a method of screening one or more subjects for a neurological disorder (ND) comprises assaying at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects for nucleic acid sequence information for at least one genetic variation associated with one or more genes in Table 3, wherein the presence in the nucleic acid sample of the at least one genetic variation is used to determine whether the one or more subjects have the neurological disorder or an altered susceptibility to a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, the ND is a movement disorder. In some embodiments, the ND is Parkinson's disease (PD). In some embodiments, at least one nucleic acid sample is collected from blood, saliva, urine, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair from at least one subject.

In one aspect of the invention, method of screening one or more subjects for at least one genetic variation that disrupts or modulates one or more genes in Table 3, comprises: assaying at least one nucleic acid sample obtained from each of the one or more subjects for the at least one genetic variation in one or more genes in Table 3.

In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is associated with a neurological disorder (ND). In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is one encoded by one or more of SEQID NOs 2 to 298. In some embodiments, wherein the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more point mutations, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), single nucleotide variants (SNVs), translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, microsatellites, interstitial deletions, copy number variations (CNVs), or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, wherein the at least one genetic variation disrupts or modulates two or more genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation disrupts or modulates the expression or function of one or more RNA transcripts encoded by SEQ ID NOs 299-578, one or more polypeptides produced therefrom, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the assaying comprises detecting nucleic acid information from the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid information is detected by one or more methods selected from the group comprising PCR, sequencing, Northern blots, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the sequencing comprises one or more high-throughput sequencing methods. In some embodiments, the one or more high throughput sequencing methods comprise Massively Parallel Signature Sequencing (MPSS), polony sequencing, 454 pyrosequencing, Illumina sequencing, SOLiD sequencing, ion semiconductor sequencing, DNA nanoball sequencing, heliscope single molecule sequencing, single molecule real time (SMRT) sequencing, RNAP sequencing, Nanopore DNA sequencing, sequencing by hybridization, or microfluidic Sanger sequencing. In some embodiments, the at least one nucleic acid sample is collected from blood, saliva, urine, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair from the one or more subjects. In some embodiments, the assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises purifying nucleic acids from the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises amplifying at least one nucleotide sequence in the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample for at least one genetic variation comprises a microarray analysis of the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the microarray analysis comprises a CGH array analysis. In some embodiments, the CGH array detects the presence or absence of the at least one genetic variations. In some embodiments, the method further comprises determining whether the one or more subjects has a ND, or an altered susceptibility to an ND. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects were previously diagnosed or are suspected as having the ND. In some embodiments, the diagnosic or grounds for suspicion that the subject may have ND is based on an evaluation by a medical doctor, a psychologist, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, or other professionals who screen subjects for an ND. In some embodiments, the determining comprises an evaluation of the one or more subject's motor skills, autonomic function, neurophychiatry, mood, cognition, behavior, thoughts, ablity to sense, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the evaluation comprises observation, a questionnaire, a checklist, a test, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the evaluation comprises a neurological exam, the subject's past medical histroy, an exam to test the sense of smell, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the screening the one or more subjects further comprises selecting one or more therapies based on the presence or absence of the one or more genetic variations. In some embodiments, the assaying at least one nucleic acid sample obtained from each of the one or more subjects comprises analyzing the whole genome or whole exome from the one or more subjects. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid information has already been obtained for the whole genome or whole exome from the one or more individuals and the nucleic acid information is obtained from in silico analysis. In some embodiments, the ND is Parkinson's Disease (PD). In some embodiments, the one or more subjects have at least one symptom of an ND. In some embodiments, the at least one symptom comprises unilateral onset, tremor at rest, progression in time, asymmetry of motor symptoms, response to levodopa for at least five years, clinical course of at least ten years, and appearance of dyskinesias induced by the intake of excessive levodopa, problems learning, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration and dementia with Lewy bodies, accumulation of alpha-synuclein protein in the brain in the form of Lewy bodies, dementia, neurofibrillary tangles, tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, postural instability, “pill-rolling”, Bradykinesia, difficulties planning a a movement, difficulties initiatinga a movement, difficulties executing a movement, difficulties performing sequential movements, difficulties performing simultaneous movements, difficulties uning fine motor control uniform rigidity, ratchet rigidity, joint pain, reduced the ability to move, postural instability, impaired balance, frequently falling, gait disturbances, posture disturbances, festination, speech disturbances, swallowing disturbances, voice disorders, mask-like face expression, small handwriting, executive dysfunction, planning problems, cognitive flexibility problems, abstract thinking problems, rule acquisition problems, initiating appropriate action problems, inhibiting inappropriate action problems, and problems selecting relevant sensory information, fluctuation in attention, slowed cognitive speed, reduced memory, problems recalling learned information, visuospatial difficulties, depression, apathy, anxiety, impulse control behavior problems, craving, binge eating, hypersexuality, pathological gambling, hallucinations, delusions, daytime drowsiness, disturbances in REM sleep, insomnia, orthostatic hypotension, oily skin, excessive sweating, urinary incontinence, altered sexual function, constipation, gastric dysmotility, decreased blink rate, dry eyes, deficient ocular pursuit, saccadic movements, difficulties in directing gaze upward, blurred vision, double vision, impaired sense of smell, sensation of pain, paresthesia, reduced activity of dopamine-secreting cells, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects are human. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects are more than 40 years old, more than 50 years old, more than 60 years old, or more than 70 years old.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of diagnosing one or more first subjects for an ND, comprising: assaying at least one nucleic acid sample of each of the one or more subjects for the presence or absence of at least one genetic variation in one or more genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is one encoded by at least one of SEQ ID NOs 2-298. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects is diagnosed with the ND if the at least one genetic variation is present. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects is not diagnosed with ND if the at least one genetic variation is absent. In some embodiments, the assaying comprises detecting nucleic acid information from the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid information is detected by one or more methods selected from the group comprising PCR, sequencing, Northern blots, hybridization, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the sequencing comprises one or more high-throughput sequencing methods. In some embodiments, the one or more high throughput sequencing methods comprise Massively Parallel Signature Sequencing (MPSS), polony sequencing, 454 pyrosequencing, Illumina sequencing, SOLiD sequencing, ion semiconductor sequencing, DNA nanoball sequencing, heliscope single molecule sequencing, single molecule real time (SMRT) sequencing, RNAP sequencing, Nanopore DNA sequencing, sequencing by hybridization, or microfluidic Sanger sequencing. In some embodiments, the method further comprises determining whether the one or more first subjects has an ND or an altered susceptibility to an ND. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects were previously diagnosed or are suspected as having the ND based on an evaluation by a psychologist, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, a speech therapist, or other professionals who screen subjects for an ND. In some embodiments, the determining comprises an evaluation of the one or more first subject's motor skills, autonomic function, neurophychiatry, mood, cognition, behavior, thoughts, ablity to sense, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the evaluation comprises observation, a questionnaire, a checklist, a test, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the evaluation comprises a neurological exam, the subject's past medical histroy, an exam to test the sense of smell, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the determining comprises comparing the nucleic acid information of the one or more first subjects to nucleic acid information of one or more second subjects. In some embodiments, the one more second subjects comprise one or more subjects not suspected of having the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more second subjects comprise one or more subjects suspected of having the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects comprise one or more subjects with the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more second subjects comprise one or more subjects without the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more firstsubjects comprise one or more subjects who are symptomatic for the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more second subjects comprise one or more subjects who are asymptomatic for the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects comprise one or more subjects that have an increased susceptibility to the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more second subjects comprise one or more subjects that have a decreased susceptibility to the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more first subjects comprise one or more subjects receiving a treatment, therapeutic regimen, or any combination thereof for an ND. In some embodiments, determining whether the one or more subjects have the ND or an altered susceptibility to the ND comprises analyzing at least one behavioral analysis of the one or more subjects and the nucleic acid sequence information of the one or more subjects, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one nucleic acid sample is collected from blood, saliva, urine, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair from the one or more subjects. In some embodiments, assaying comprises purifying nucleic acids from the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, assaying comprises amplifying at least one nucleotide sequence in the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, assayg comprises a microarray analysis of the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the microarray analysis comprises a CGH array analysis. In some embodiments, the CGH array detects the presence or absence of the at least one genetic variations. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more point mutations, single nucleotide polymorphisms, (SNPs), single nucleotide variants (SNVs), translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, microsatellites, interstitial deletions, copy number variations (CNVs), or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises a loss of heterozygosity. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation disrupts or modulates the one or more genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation disrupts or modulates the expression or function of one or more RNA transcripts encoded by SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the method further comprises selecting one or more therapies based on the presence or absence of the one or more genetic variations. In some embodiments, the assaying at least one nucleic acid sample obtained from each of the one or more subjects comprises analyzing the whole genome or whole exome from the one or more subjects. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid information has already been obtained for the whole genome or whole exome from the one or more individuals and the nucleic acid information is obtained from in silico analysis. In some embodiments, the ND is PD. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects has at least one symptom of an ND. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects are human. In some embodiments, wherein the one or more subjects is more than 40 years old, more than 50 years old, more than 60 years old, or more than 70 years old.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of screening for a therapeutic agent for treatment of an ND, comprising identifying an agent that disrupts or modulates one or more genes in Table 3, or one or more expression products thereof. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the one or more RNA transcripts comprise one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more polypeptides. In some embodiments, the one or more polypeptides are translated from one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, disrupting or modulating the one or more genes in Table 3 or one or more expression products thereof, comprises an increase in expression of the one or more expression products. In some embodiments, disrupting or modulating the one or more genes in Table 3 or one or more expression products thereof, comprises a decrease in expression of the one or more expression products.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of treating a subject for an ND, comprising administering one or more agents to disrupt or modulate one or more genes in Table 3 or one or more expression products thereof, thereby treating the ND. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the one or more RNA transcripts comprise one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more polypeptides. In some embodiments, the one or more polypeptides are translated from one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the one or more agents are selected from the group comprising: an antibody, a drug, a combination of drugs, a compound, a combination of compounds, radiation, a genetic sequence, a combination of genetic sequences, heat, cryogenics, and a combination of two or more of any combination thereof.

In one aspect, provided herein is a kit for screening for an ND in one or more subjects, the kit comprising reagents for assaying a nucleic acid sample from the one or more subjects for the presence of at least one genetic variation encoded by SEQID NOs 2-298. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation disrupts or modulates one or more genes in Table 3, or one or more expression products thereof. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the one or more RNA transcripts comprise one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the one or more expression products comprise one or more polypeptides. In some embodiments, the one or more polypeptides are translated from one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the reagents comprise nucleic acid probes. In some embodiments, the reagents comprise oligonucleotides. In some embodiments, the reagents comprise primers. In some embodiments, the ND is PD. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects has at least one symptom of an ND. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects is human. In some embodiments, the one or more subjects is more than 40 years old, more than 50 years old, more than 60 years old, or more than 70 years old.

In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated polynucleotide sequence or fragment thereof, comprising at least 60% identity to any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 70% identity to any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 80% identity to any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 90% identity to any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 60% identity to a compliment of any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 70% identity to a compliment of any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578.

In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 80% identity to a compliment of any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises at least 90% identity to a compliment of any of polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 578. In some embodiments, the isolated polynucleotide comprises any of a CNV of SEQ ID NOs 2-298. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide sequence comprises any of a genomic sequence of a gene in Table 3. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises an RNA sequence transcribed from a genomic sequence of a gene in Table 3. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide sequence comprises any of genetic variation not present in the genome of a subject without an ND. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide sequence fragment comprises a nucleic acid probe In some embodiments, the nucleic acid probe is capable of hybridization to a nucleic acid of interest. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide sequence fragment comprises a nucleic acid primer. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid primer is capable of intiation of extension or amplifying of a nucleic acid of interest.

In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated polypeptide encoded by an RNA sequence transcribed from any of genomic sequence of a gene in Table 3.

In one aspect, provided herein is a host cell comprising an expression control sequence operably linked to a polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of any of polynucleotide sequence of a gene in Table 3, or a genetic variant encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs 2-299. In some embodiments, the expression control sequence is non-native to the host cell. In some embodiments, the expression control sequence is native to the host cell.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method for identifying an agent having a therapeutic benefit for treatment of an ND, comprising: a) providing cells comprising at least one genetic variation of SEQ ID NOs 2 to 298; b) contacting the cells of a) with a test agent and c) analyzing whether the agent has a therapeutic benefit for treatment of the ND of step a), thereby identifying agents which have a therapeutic benefit for treatment of the ND. In some embodiments, the method further comprises d) providing cells which do not comprise at least one genetic variation of SEQ ID NOs 1-382; e) contacting the cells of a) and d) with a test agent; and f) analyzing whether the agent has a therapeutic benefit for treatment of the ND of a) relative to those of b), thereby identifying agents which have a therapeutic benefit for treatment of the ND. In some embodiments, the therapeutic agent has efficacy for the treatment of an ND.

In one aspect, provided herein is a therapeutic agent identified by the method of any one of claims 124-126.

In one aspect, provided herein is a panel of biomarkers for an ND comprising one or more genes contained in one or more polynucleotide sequences of a gene in Table 3. In some embodiments, the panel comprises two or more genes contained in the one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the panel comprises at least 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 polynucleotide sequences of the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, at least one of the polynucleotide sequences is a fragment of the one-more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, at least one of the polynucleotide sequences is a variant of the one-more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the panel is selected for analysis of polynucleotide expression levels for an ND. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide expression levels are mRNA expression levels. In some embodiments, the panel is used in the management of patient care for an ND, wherein the management of patient care includes one or more of risk assessment, early diagnosis, prognosis establishment, patient treatment monitoring, and treatment efficacy detection. In some embodiments, the panel is used in discovery of therapeutic intervention of an ND. In some embodiments, at least one of the biomarkers is attached to substrate. In some embodiments, the substrate comprises a plastic, glass, a bead, or a plate. In some embodiments, at least one of the biomarkers is labeled with a detectable label. In some embodiments, the panel is an in silico panel.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method for measuring expression levels of polynucleotide sequences from biomarkers for an ND in a subject, comprising: a) selecting a panel of biomarkers comprising two or more genes contained in one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from a gene in Table 3; b) isolating cellular RNA from a nucleic acid sample obtained from the subject; c) synthesizing cDNA from the cellular RNA for each biomarker in the panel using suitable primers; d) optionally amplifying the cDNA; and e) quantifying levels of the cDNA from the nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the step of selecting a panel of biomarkers comprises at least 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 genes contained in one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the step of quantifying the levels of cDNA further comprises labeling cDNA. In some embodiments, labeling cDNA comprises labeling with at least one chromophore. In some embodiments, the cDNA levels for the nucleic acid sample are compared to a control cDNA level. In some embodiments, the comparison is used in the management of patient care in ND. In some embodiments, the management of patient care includes one or more of risk assessment, early diagnosis, establishing prognosis, monitoring patient treatment, and detecting treatment efficacy. In some embodiments, the comparison is used in discovery of therapeutic intervention of an ND.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method for measuring expression levels of polypeptides comprising: a) selecting a panel of biomarkers comprising at least two polypeptides encoded by an RNA sequence transcribed from a genomic sequence of a gene in Table 3; b) obtaining a nucleic acid sample; c) creating an antibody panel for each biomarker in the panel; d) using the antibody panel to bind the polypeptides from the nucleic acid sample; and e) quantifying levels of the polypeptides bound from the nucleic acid sample to the antibody panel. In some embodiments, the polypeptide levels of the nucleic acid sample are increased or decreased compared to the polypeptide levels of a control nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the subject is treated for an ND patient based on the quantified levels of the polypeptides bound from the nucleic acid sample to the antibody panel. In some embodiments, the treatment of a subject includes one or more of risk assessment, early diagnosis, establishing prognosis, monitoring patient treatment, and detecting treatment efficacy. In some embodiments, the comparison is used in discovery of a therapeutic intervention of an ND.

In one aspect, provided hereins is a kit for the determination of an ND comprising: at least one reagent that is used in analysis of one or more polynucleotide expression levels for a panel of biomarkers for an ND, wherein the panel comprises two or more genes contained in one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3, and instructions for using the kit for analyzing the expression levels.

In some embodiments, the one or more polynucleotide expression levels comprise one or more RNA transcript expression levels. In some embodiments, the one or more RNA transcript expression levels correspond to one or more RNA transcripts of Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises at least two sets of suitable primers. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises a reagent for the preparation of cDNA. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises a reagent that is used for detection and quantization of polynucleotides. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises at least one chromophore.

In one aspect, provided hereins is a kitfor the determination of an ND comprising: at least one reagent that is used in analysis of polypeptide expression levels for a panel of biomarkers for ND, wherein the panel comprises at least two polypeptides expressed from two or more genes contained in one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3; and instructions for using the kit for analyzing the expression levels. In some embodiments, the reagent is an antibody reagent that binds a polypeptide selected in the panel. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises a reagent that is used for detection of a bound polypeptide. In some embodiments, the reagent includes a second antibody.

In one aspect, provided hereins is a method of screening a subject for an ND, the method comprising: a) assaying a nucleic acid sample obtained from the subject by PCR, array Comparative Genomic Hybridization, sequencing, SNP genotyping, or Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization to detect sequence information for more than one genetic loci; b) comparing the sequence information to a panel of nucleic acid biomarkers, wherein the panel comprises at least one nucleic acid biomarker for each of the more than one genetic loci; and wherein the panel comprises at least 2 low frequency nucleic acid biomarkers, wherein the low frequency nucleic acid biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.1% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the ND; and c) screening the subject for the presence or absence of the ND if one or more of the low frequency biomarkers in the panel are present in the sequence information. In some embodiments, the panel comprises at least 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 low frequency nucleic acid biomarkers.

In some embodiments, the presence or absence of the ND in the subject is determined with at least 50% confidence. In some embodiments, the low frequency biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.01% or less, 0.001% or less, or 0.0001% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the ND. In some embodiments, the panel of nucleic acid biomarkers comprises at least two genes contained in the one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the ND is PD.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises identifying a therapeutic agent useful for treating the ND. In some embodiments, the method further comprises administering one or more of the therapeutic agents to the subject if one or more of the low frequency biomarkers in the panel are present in the sequence information.

In one aspect, provided herein is a kit for screening a subject for an ND, the kit comprising at least one reagent for assaying a nucleic acid sample from the subject for information on a panel of nucleic acid biomarkers, wherein the panel comprises at least 2 low frequency biomarkers, and wherein the low frequency biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.1% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the ND. In some embodiments, a presence or absence of the ND in the subject is determined with a 50% confidence. In some embodiments, the panel comprises at least 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 low frequency nucleic acid biomarkers. In some embodiments, the low frequency biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.01% or less, 0.001% or less, or 0.0001% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the ND. In some embodiments, the panel of nucleic acid biomarkers comprises at least two genes contained in the one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises at least two sets of suitable primers. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises a reagent for the preparation of cDNA. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises a reagent that is used for detection and quantization of polynucleotides. In some embodiments, the at least one reagent comprises at least one chromophore.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of generating a panel of nucleic acid biomarkers comprising: a) assaying a nucleic acid sample from a first population of subjects by PCR, array Comparative Genomic Hybridization, sequencing, SNP genotyping, or Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization for nucleic acid sequence information, wherein the subjects of the first population have a diagnosis of an ND. b) assaying a nucleic acid sample from a second population of subjects by PCR, array Comparative Genomic Hybridization, sequencing, SNP genotyping, or Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization for nucleic acid sequence information, wherein the subjects of the second population are without a diagnosis of an ND; c) comparing the nucleic acid sequence information from step (a) to that of step (b); d) determining the frequency of one or more biomarkers from the comparing step; and e) generating the panel of a nucleic acid biomarkers, wherein the panel comprises at least 2 low frequency biomarkers, and wherein the low frequency biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.1% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND. In some embodiments, the subjects in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND comprise one or more subjects not suspected of having the ND. In some embodiments, the subjects in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND comprise one or more subjects without the ND. In some embodiments, the subjects in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND comprise one or more subjects who are asymptomatic for the ND. In some embodiments, the subjects in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND comprise one or more subjects who have decreased susceptibility to the ND. In some embodiments, the subjects in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an ND comprise one or more subjects who are unassociated with a treatment, therapeutic regimen, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the panel comprises at least 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 low frequency nucleic acid biomarkers. In some embodiments, the low frequency biomarkers occur at a frequency of 0.01% or less, 0.001% or less, or 0.0001% or less in the second population of subjects without a diagnosis of an NDIn some embodiments, the panel of nucleic acid biomarkers comprises at least two genes contained in the one or more polynucleotide sequences selected from the genes in Table 3. In some embodiments, the ND is a movement disorder. In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises purifying the at least one nucleic acid sample from the collected sample. In some embodiments, a method further comprises designing the CGH array to measure one or more genetic variations in Table 1, 2, 5, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, a method further comprises providing the CGH array for the measuring of one or more genetic variations. In some embodiments, assaying at least one nucleic acid sample comprises obtaining the nucleic acid sequence information. In some embodiments, obtaining the nucleic acid information is determined by one or more methods selected from the group comprising PCR, sequencing, Northern blots, FISH, Invader assay, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more point mutations, polymorphisms, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), single nucleotide variants (SNVs), translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, microsatellites, interstitial deletions, copy number variations (CNVs), loss of heterozygosity, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs listed in Table 1 or CNV subregions in Table 2. In some embodiments, the genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs that disrupt, impair, or modulate expression of one or more genes listed in Table 3. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs that disrupt, impair, or modulate the expression or function of one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method for screening for a therapeutic agent useful for treating a ND, comprising identifying an agent that modulates the function or expression of one or more genes listed in Table 3 or expression products therefrom. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578.

In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more proteins expressed from a gene in Table 3 or encoded by one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4, or by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, modulating the function or activity of one or more RNA transcripts or proteins comprises an increase in expression. In some embodiments, modulating the function or activity of one or more RNA transcripts or proteins comprises a decrease in expression.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of treating a subject for a ND, comprising administering one or more agents to modulate the function of one or more genes listed in Table 3, or expression products therefrom, thereby treating the ND. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4, or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578.

In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more proteins expressed from a gene in Table 3, or encoded by one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4. In some embodiments, the one or more agents are selected from the group comprising: an antibody, a drug, a combination of drugs, a compound, a combination of compounds, radiation, a genetic sequence, a combination of genetic sequences, heat, cryogenics, and a combination of two or more of any combination thereof.

In one aspect, provided herein is a kit for screening for a ND in a subject, the kit comprising at least one means for assaying a nucleic acid sample from the subject for the presence of at least one genetic variation in Table 1 or 2 associated with a ND. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is associated with a disruption or aberration of one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4 or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is associated with a disruption or aberration of one or more proteins expressed from one or more genes listed in Tables 3, or encoded by one or more RNA transcripts in Table 4 or one ore more RNA transcripts encoded by any of SEQ ID NOs 299-578. In some embodiments, screening the one or more subjects further comprises selecting one or more therapies based on the presence or absence of the one or more genetic variations.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of screening one or more subjects for a ND, the method comprising: assaying at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects for nucleic acid sequence information for at least one genetic variation associated with a NUBPL gene, wherein the presence in the nucleic acid sample of the at least one genetic variation is used to determine whether the one or more subjects have the ND or an altered susceptibility to a ND. In some embodiments, the ND is a movement disorder. In some embodiments, the ND is Parkinson's disease (PD). In some embodiments, at least one nucleic acid sample is collected from blood, saliva, urine, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair from at least one subject. In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises purifying the at least one nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises amplifying at least one nucleotide in the at least one nucleic acid sample.

In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample for at least one genetic variation comprises a microarray analysis of the at least one sample.

In some embodiments, the microarray analysis comprises a CGH array analysis.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises designing the CGH array to measure one or more genetic variations in a NUBPL gene.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises providing the CGH array for the measuring of one or more genetic variations.

In some embodiments, assaying at least one nucleic acid sample comprises obtaining the nucleic acid sequence information.

In some embodiments, obtaining the nucleic acid information is determined by one or more methods selected from the group comprising PCR, sequencing, Northern blots, FISH, Invader assay, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, sequencing comprises one or more high-throughput sequencing methods, Sanger sequencing, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, determining whether the one or more subjects has a ND or an altered susceptibility to a ND comprises a neurological examination and/or medical history analysis of the one or more subjects.

In some embodiments, determining whether the one or more subjects has a ND or an altered susceptibility to a ND comprises comparing the nucleic acid sequence information, the at least one genetic variation identified in the one or more subjects, or a combination thereof, to those of one or more other subjects.

In some embodiments, the one more subjects comprise one or more subjects not suspected of having the ND and the one or more other subjects comprise one or more subjects suspected of having the ND.

In some embodiments, the one or more subjects comprise one or more subjects with the ND, and the one or more other subjects comprise one or more subjects without the ND.

In some embodiments, the one or more subjects comprise one or more subjects who are symptomatic for the ND, and the one or more other subjects comprise one or more subjects who are asymptomatic for the ND.

In some embodiments, the one or more subjects comprise one or more subjects that have increased or decreased susceptibility to the ND.

In some embodiments, the one or more subjects comprise one or more subjects associated or unassociated with a treatment, therapeutic regimen, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, determining whether the one or more subjects have a ND or an altered susceptibility to a ND comprises comparing a neurological examination, a medical history analysis, or a combination thereof, of the one or more subjects to the nucleic acid sequence information of the one or more subjects, the at least one genetic variation identified in the one or more subjects, the nucleic acid sequence information of the one or more other subjects, the at least one genetic variation identified in the one or more other subjects, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more point mutations, polymorphisms, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), single nucleotide variants (SNVs), translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, microsatellites, interstitial deletions, CNVs, loss of heterozygosity, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs that disrupt or impair expression of the NUBPL gene. In some embodiments, the genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs that modulate expression of the NUBPL gene. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation comprises one or more CNVs that disrupt or modulate the expression or function of one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method for screening for a therapeutic agent useful for treating a ND, comprising identifying an agent that modulates the function or expression a NUBPL gene or expression products therefrom. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more proteins expressed from a NUBPL gene or encoded by one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, modulating the function or activity of one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts or proteins comprises an increase in expression. In some embodiments, disrupting or impairing the function or activity of one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts or proteins comprises a decrease in expression.

In one aspect, provided herein is a method of treating a subject for a ND, comprising administering one or more agents to modulate the function a NUBPL gene, or expression products therefrom, thereby treating the ND. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the expression products comprise one or more proteins expressed from a NUBPL gene, or encoded by one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the one or more agents are selected from the group comprising: an antibody, a drug, a combination of drugs, a compound, a combination of compounds, radiation, a genetic sequence, a combination of genetic sequences, heat, cryogenics, and a combination of two or more of any combination thereof.

In one aspect, provided herein is a kit for screening for a ND in a subject, the kit comprising at least one means for assaying a nucleic acid sample from the subject for the presence of at least one genetic variation in NUBPL associated with a ND. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is associated with a disruption or aberration of one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is associated with a disruption or aberration of one or more proteins expressed from a NUBPL gene, or encoded by one or more NUBPL RNA transcripts. In some embodiments, screening the one or more subjects further comprises selecting one or more therapies based on the presence or absence of the one or more genetic variations. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation associated with a NUBPL gene comprises a genetic variation in Table 5. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation associated with a NUBPL gene comprises any of c.-1C>T, c.120C>G, c.413G>A, c. 685C>T, c.693+7G>A, c.694-18A>T, c.815-13T>C, c.897+49T>G SNVs. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation associated with a NUBPL gene results in NUBPL protein with any of amino acid variants p.(G138D) or p.(H229Y) when expressed.

In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated poluynucleotide comprising a CNV sequence encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs 2-298.

In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated poluynucleotide comprising a NUBPL sequence. In some embodiments, the NUBPL sequence comprises a G413A mutation. In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated polypeptide or protein comprising a NUBPL sequence. In some embodiments, the NUBPL polypeptide or protein comprises a G138D mutation.

In one aspect, provided herein is an isolated RNA transcript comprising a NUBPL sequence. In some embodiments, the NUBPL RNA transcript comprises a G413A mutation. In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises an analysis of the at least one collected sample or unamplified nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, assaying the at least one nucleic acid sample of the one or more subjects comprises an Invader assay analysis of the at least one collected sample or unamplified nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, the method further comprises assaying one or more other genetic variations in the one or more genes in Table 3, wherein the other genetic variations do not comprise a genetic variation encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs. 2-298. In some embodiments, the one or more other genetic variations are shorter in length than one or more of the genetic variations encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs. 2-298. In some embodiments, the sequence information of one or more other genetic variations are compared to a compilation of data comprising frequencies of the other genetic variations in at least 2 normal human subjects. In some embodiments, the method further comprises determining whether the other genetic variations are associated with an ND by the comparison. In some embodiments, the assaying comprises analyzing the whole genome or whole exome from the one or more subjects. In some embodiments, the comparing comprises determing an OR value for the one or more other genetic variations. In some embodiments, determining whether the one or more subjects has a ND or an altered susceptibility to a ND comprises comparing the nucleic acid sequence information, the at least one genetic variation identified in the one or more subjects, or a combination thereof, to those of one or more other subjects for enrollment of said subjects or said other subjects in a clinical trial. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation associated with NUBPL comprises an indel corresponding to genome coordinates chr14:31365813-31365815 (hg18) wherein there is a loss of TAAAAA and a gain of GAC. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation associated with NUBPL comprises a polynucleotide sequence encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2-17. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is on one allele of the NUBPL gene and a polynucleotide sequence encoded by any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2-17, and at least one other genetic variation that disrupts, impairs, or modulates the expression of the other allele of the NUBPL gene. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is on one allele of the NUBPL gene and comprises c.815-27T>C and at least one other genetic variation that disrupts, impairs, or modulates the expression of the other allele of the NUBPL gene. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation is on one allele of the NUBPL gene and comprises an indel corresponding to genome coordinates chr14:31365813-31365815 (hg18), wherein there is a loss of TAAAAA and a gain of GAC, and at least one other genetic variation that disrupts, impairs, or modulates the expression of the other allele of the NUBPL gene. In some embodiments, the genetic variation is on one allele of the NUBPL gene and comprises an indel corresponding to genome coordinates chr14:31365813-31365815 (hg18) wherein there is a loss of TAAAAA and a gain of GAC and the genetic variation of the other allele of the NUBPL gene comprises c.593A>C. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation present on one allele of the NUBPL gene comprises one or more genetic variations listed in Tables 1 or 5 and the at least one genetic variation present on the other allele of the NUBPL gene comprises one or more of c.667_668insCCTTGTGCTG, C.313G>T, 693+1G>A, c.579A>G, c.205_206delGT. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation of a NUBPL gene comprises c.667_668insCCTTGTGCTG, C.313G>T, 693+1G>A, c.579A>G, or c.205-206delGT and said genetic variation is found to be associated with a ND. In some embodiments, the at least one genetic variation of a NUBPL gene comprises c.667_668insCCTTGTGCTG, c.313G>T, 693+1G>A, c.579A>G, or c.205-206delGT and the one or more subjects with a ND is found to have decreased CI activity.

In some embodiments, a genetic variant in a NUBPL gene is determined to be associated with an ND by comparison to other subjects without an ND, wherein the one or more subjects are found to have decreased CI activity.

In some embodiments, a method further comprises detecting one or more genetic variants in an upstream or downstream region of the one or more genes in Table 3 that results in modulation of expression of the gene. In some embodiments, the upstream or downstream region is a gene regulatory sequence. In some embodiments, a method further comprises obtaining sequence information for one or more of the CNVs encoded by SEQ ID NOs 2-298. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid information further comprises sequence information for one or more of the CNVs encoded by SEQ ID NOs 2-298. In some embodiments, sequence information for one or more of the CNVs encoded by SEQ ID NOs 2-298 comprises nucleic acid information relating to a regulatory region of a gene in Table 3.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The details of one or more inventive embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings, the claims, and in the description herein. Other features, objects, and advantages of inventive embodiments disclosed and contemplated herein will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, the article “a” means one or more unless explicitly otherwise provided for. As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, terms such as “contain,” “containing,” “include,” “including,” and the like mean “comprising.” As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, the term “or” can be conjunctive or disjunctive. As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, any embodiment can be combined with any other embodiment. As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, some inventive embodiments herein contemplate numerical ranges. When ranges are present, the ranges include the range endpoints. Additionally, every subrange and value within the range is present as if explicitly written out.

Described herein are methods of identifying variations in nucleic acids and genes associated with one or more neurological conditions. Described herein are methods of screening for determining a subject's susceptibility to developing or having one or more neurological disorders, for example, Parkinson's disease (PD), based on identification and detection of genetic nucleic acid variations. Also described herein, are methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing one or more neurological conditions using a therapeutic modality. The present disclosure encompasses methods of assessing an individual for probability of response to a therapeutic agent for a neurological disorder, methods for predicting the effectiveness of a therapeutic agent for a neurological disorder, nucleic acids, polypeptides and antibodies and computer-implemented functions. Kits for screening a nucleic acid sample from a subject to detect or determine susceptibility to a neurological disorder are also encompassed by the disclosure.

Genetic Variations Associated with Neurological Disorders

Genomic sequences within populations exhibit variability between individuals at many locations in the genome. For example, the human genome exhibits sequence variations that occur on average every 500 base pairs. Such genetic variations in nucleic acid sequences are commonly referred to as polymorphisms or polymorphic sites. As used herein, a polymorphism, e.g. genetic variation, includes a variation in the sequence of a gene in the genome amongst a population, such as allelic variations and other variations that arise or are observed. Thus, a polymorphism refers to the occurrence of two or more genetically determined alternative sequences or alleles in a population. These differences can occur in coding and non-coding portions of the genome, and can be manifested or detected as differences in nucleic acid sequences, gene expression, including, for example transcription, processing, translation, transport, protein processing, trafficking, DNA synthesis; expressed proteins, other gene products or products of biochemical pathways or in post-translational modifications and any other differences manifested amongst members of a population. A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) includes to a polymorphism that arises as the result of a single base change, such as an insertion, deletion or change in a base. A polymorphic marker or site is the locus at which divergence occurs. Such site can be as small as one base pair (an SNP). Polymorphic markers include, but are not limited to, restriction fragment length polymorphisms, variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR's), hypervariable regions, minisatellites, dinucleotide repeats, trinucleotide repeats, tetranucleotide repeats and other repeating patterns, simple sequence repeats and insertional elements, such as Alu. Polymorphic forms also are manifested as different mendelian alleles for a gene. Polymorphisms can be observed by differences in proteins, protein modifications, RNA expression modification, DNA and RNA methylation, regulatory factors that alter gene expression and DNA replication, and any other manifestation of alterations in genomic nucleic acid or organelle nucleic acids.

In some embodiments, these genetic variations can be found to be associated with one or more disorders and/or diseases using the methods disclosed herein. In some embodiments, these genetic variations can be found to be associated with absence of one or more disorders and/or diseases (i.e., the one or more variants are protective against development of the disorder and/or diseases) using the methods disclosed herein. In some embodiments the one or more disorders and/or diseases comprise one or more neurological disorders. In some embodiments the one or more neurological disorders comprise one or more neurodegenerative disorders (NDs). In some embodiments, the one or more NDs comprise Parkinson's Disease (PD). In some embodiments genetic variations can be associated with one or more NDs.

Scientific evidence suggests there is a potential for various combinations of factors causing PD, such as multiple genetic variations that may cause PD. Any one of the multiple genetic variations may be causing PR or other ND by itself or two or more of the multiple genetic variations may be acting in concert to cause or contribute to disease onset and severity. Most people with Parkinson's disease have sporadic Parkinson's disease (also often referred to as idiopathic Parkinson's disease). A small proportion of cases, however, can be attributed to known genetic variations (e.g., in the genes LRRK2, PARK2, PARK7, PINK1, and SNCA). Other factors have been associated with the risk of developing PD, but no causal relationship has been proven.

As used herein, “Parkinson's disease” includes idiopathic Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease that can be attributed to known genetic variations, and Parkinson's disease associated with other factors for which no causal relationship has been proven. As used herein, “genetic variations” include point mutations, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) single nucleotide variations (SNVs), translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, interstitial deletions, copy number variations (CNVs), loss of heterozygosity, or any combination thereof. As genetic variation includes any deletion, insertion or base substitution of the genomic DNA of one or more individuals in a first portion of a total population which thereby results in a difference at the site of the deletion, insertion or base substitution relative to one or more individuals in a second portion of the total population. Thus, the term “genetic variation” encompasses “wild type” or the most frequently occurring variation, and also includes “mutant,” or the less frequently occurring variation.

As used herein, a target molecule that is “associated with” or “correlates with” a particular genetic variation is a molecule that can be functionally distinguished in its structure, activity, concentration, compartmentalization, degradation, secretion, and the like, as a result of such genetic variation. In some embodiments polymorphisms (e.g. polymorphic markers, genetic variations, or genetic variants) can comprise any nucleotide position at which two or more sequences are possible in a subject population. In some embodiments, each version of a nucleotide sequence with respect to the polymorphism can represent a specific allele, of the polymorphism. In some embodiments, genomic DNA from a subject can contain two alleles for any given polymorphic marker, representative of each copy of the marker on each chromosome. In some embodiments, an allele can be a nucleotide sequence of a given location on a chromosome. Polymorphisms can comprise any number of specific alleles. In some embodiments of the disclosure, a polymorphism can be characterized by the presence of two or more alleles in a population. In some embodiments, the polymorphism can be characterized by the presence of three or more alleles. In some embodiments, the polymorphism can be characterized by four or more alleles, five or more alleles, six or more alleles, seven or more alleles, nine or more alleles, or ten or more alleles. In some embodiments an allele can be associated with one or more diseases or disorders, for example, a neurological disorder risk allele can be an allele that is associated with increased or decreased risk of developing a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, genetic variations and alleles can be used to associate an inherited phenotype, for example, a neurological disorder, with a responsible genotype. In some embodiments, a neurological disorder risk allele can be a variant allele that is statistically associated with a screening of one or more neurological disorders. In some embodiments, genetic variations can be of any measurable frequency in the population, for example, a frequency higher than 10%, a frequency from 5-10%, a frequency from 1-5%, a frequency from 0.1-1%, or a frequency below 0.1%. As used herein, variant alleles can be alleles that differ from a reference allele. As used herein, a variant can be a segment of DNA that differs from the reference DNA, such as a genetic variation. In some embodiments, genetic variations can be used to track the inheritance of a gene that has not yet been identified, but whose approximate location is known.

As used herein, a “haplotype” can be information regarding the presence or absence of one or more genetic markers in a given chromosomal region in a subject. In some embodiments, a haplotype can be a segment of DNA characterized by one or more alleles arranged along the segment, for example, a haplotype can comprise one member of the pair of alleles for each genetic variation or locus. In some embodiments, the haplotype can comprise two or more alleles, three or more alleles, four or more alleles, five or more alleles, or any combination thereof, wherein, each allele can comprise one or more genetic variations along the segment.

In some embodiments, a genetic variation can be a functional aberration that can alter gene function, gene expression, polypeptide expression, polypeptide function, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a genetic variation can be a loss-of-function mutation, gain-of-function mutation, dominant negative mutation, or reversion. In some embodiments, a genetic variation can be part of a gene's coding region or regulatory region. Regulatory regions can control gene expression and thus polypeptide expression. In some embodiments, a regulatory region can be a segment of DNA wherein regulatory polypeptides, for example, transcription or splicing factors, can bind. In some embodiments a regulatory region can be posi-tioned near the gene being regulated, for example, positions upstream or downstream of the gene being regulated. In some embodiments, a regulatory region (e.g., enhancer element) can be several thousands of base pairs upstream or downstream of a gene.

In some embodiments, variants can include changes that affect a polypeptide, such as a change in expression level, sequence, function, localization, binding partners, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a genetic variation can be a frameshift mutation, nonsense mutation, missense mutation, neutral mutation, or silent mutation. For example, sequence differences, when compared to a reference nucleotide sequence, can include the insertion or deletion of a single nucleotide, or of more than one nucleotide, resulting in a frame shift; the change of at least one nucleotide, resulting in a change in the encoded amino acid; the change of at least one nucleotide, resulting in the generation of a premature stop codon; the deletion of several nucleotides, resulting in a deletion of one or more amino acids encoded by the nucleotides; the insertion of one or several nucleotides, such as by unequal recombination or gene conversion, resulting in an interruption of the coding sequence of a reading frame; duplication of all or a part of a sequence; transposition; or a rearrangement of a nucleotide sequence. Such sequence changes can alter the polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid, for example, if the change in the nucleic acid sequence causes a frame shift, the frame shift can result in a change in the encoded amino acids, and/or can result in the generation of a premature stop codon, causing generation of a truncated polypeptide. In some embodiments, a genetic variation associated with a neurological disorder can be a synonymous change in one or more nucleotides, for example, a change that does not result in a change in the amino acid sequence. Such a polymorphism can, for example, alter splice sites, affect the stability or transport of mRNA, or otherwise affect the transcription or translation of an encoded polypeptide. In some embodiments, a synonymous mutation can result in the polypeptide product having an altered structure due to rare codon usage that impacts polypeptide folding during translation, which in some cases may alter its function and/or drug binding properties if it is a drug target. In some embodiments, the changes that can alter DNA increase the possibility that structural changes, such as amplifications or deletions, occur at the somatic level. A polypeptide encoded by the reference nucleotide sequence can be a reference polypeptide with a particular reference amino acid sequence, and polypeptides encoded by variant nucleotide sequences can be variant polypeptides with variant amino acid sequences.

In some embodiments, one or more variant polypeptides can be associated with one or more diseases or disorders, such as PD. In some embodiments, variant polypeptides and changes in expression, localization, and interaction partners thereof, can be used to associate an inherited phenotype, for example, a neurological disorder, with a responsible genotype. In some embodiments, a neurological disorder associated variant polypeptide can be statistically associated with a diagnosis, prognosis, or theranosis of one or more neurological disorders.

The most common sequence variants comprise base variations at a single base position in the genome, and such sequence variants, or polymorphisms, are commonly called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or single nucleotide variants (SNVs). In some embodiments, a SNP represents a genetic variant present at greater than or equal to 1% occurrence in a population and in some embodiments a SNP can represent a genetic variant present at any frequency level in a population. A SNP can be a nucleotide sequence variation occurring when a single nucleotide at a location in the genome differs between members of a species or between paired chromosomes in a subject. SNPs can include variants of a single nucleotide, for example, at a given nucleotide position, some subjects can have a ‘G’, while others can have a ‘C’. SNPs can occur in a single mutational event, and therefore there can be two possible alleles possible at each SNP site; the original allele and the mutated allele. SNPs that are found to have two different bases in a single nucleotide position are referred to as biallelic SNPs, those with three are referred to as triallelic, and those with all four bases represented in the population are quadallelic. In some embodiments, SNPs can be considered neutral. In some embodiments SNPs can affect susceptibility to neurological disorders. SNP polymorphisms can have two alleles, for example, a subject can be homozygous for one allele of the polymorphism wherein both chromosomal copies of the individual have the same nucleotide at the SNP location, or a subject can be heterozygous wherein the two sister chromosomes of the subject contain different nucleotides. The SNP nomenclature as reported herein is the official Reference SNP (rs) ID identification tag as assigned to each unique SNP by the National Center for Biotechnological Information (NCBI).

Another genetic variation of the disclosure can be copy number variations (CNVs). As used herein, “CNVs” include alterations of the DNA of a genome that results in an abnormal number of copies of one or more sections of DNA. In some embodiments, a CNV comprises a CNV-subregion. As used herein, a “CNV-subregion” includes a continuous nucleotide sequence within a CNV. In some embodiments, the nucleotide sequence of a CNV-subregion can be shorter than the nucleotide sequence of the CNV. CNVs can be inherited or caused by de novo mutation and can be responsible for a substantial amount of human phenotypic variability, behavioral traits, and disease susceptibility. In some embodiments, CNVs of the current disclosure can be associated with susceptibility to one or more neurological disorders, for example, Parkinson's Disease. In some embodiments, CNVs can include a single gene or include a contiguous set of genes. In some embodiments, CNVs can be caused by structural rearrangements of the genome, for example, unbalanced translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, and interstitial deletions. In some embodiments, these structural rearrangements occur on one or more chromosomes. Low copy repeats (LCRs), which are region-specific repeat sequences (also known as segmental duplications), can be susceptible to these structural rearrangements, resulting in CNVs. Factors such as size, orientation, percentage similarity and the distance between the copies can influence the susceptibility of LCRs to genomic rearrangement. In addition, rearrangements may be mediated by the presence of high copy number repeats, such as long interspersed elements (LINEs) and short interspersed elements (SINEs), often via non-homologous recombination. For example, chromosomal rearrangements can arise from non-allelic homologous recombination during meiosis or via a replication-based mechanism such as fork stalling and template switching (FoSTeS) (Zhang F. et al., Nat. Genet., 2009) or microhomology-mediated break-induced repair (MMBIR) (Hastings P. J. et al., PLoS Genet., 2009). In some embodiments, CNVs are referred to as structural variants, which are a broader class of variant that also includes copy number neutral alterations such as inversions and balanced translocations. In some embodiments, CNVs are referred to as structural variants. In some embodiments, structural variants can be a broader class of variant that can also include copy number neutral alterations such as inversions and balanced translocations.

CNVs can account for genetic variation affecting a substantial proportion of the human genome, for example, known CNVs can cover over 15% of the human genome sequence (Estivill, X and Armengol, L., PLoS Genetics, 2007). CNVs can affect gene expression, phenotypic variation and adaptation by disrupting or impairing gene dosage, and can cause disease, for example, microdeletion and microduplication disorders, and can confer susceptibility to diseases and disorders. Updated information about the location, type, and size of known CNVs can be found in one or more databases, for example, the Database of Genomic Variants, which currently contains data for over 100,000 CNVs (as of September, 2013).

Other types of sequence variants can be found in the human genome and can be associated with a disease or disorder, including but not limited to, microsatellites. Microsatellite markers are stable, polymorphic, easily analyzed, and can occur regularly throughout the genome, making them especially suitable for genetic analysis. A polymorphic microsatellite can comprise multiple small repeats of bases, for example, CA repeats, at a particular site wherein the number of repeat lengths varies in a population. In some embodiments, microsatellites, for example, variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs), can be short segments of DNA that have one or more repeated sequences, for example, about 2 to 5 nucleotides long, that can occur in non-coding DNA. In some embodiments, changes in microsatellites can occur during genetic recombination of sexual reproduction, increasing or decreasing the number of repeats found at an allele, or changing allele length.

Neurological Disorders

“Neurological disorders”, as used herein, include Acquired Epileptiform Aphasia, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Adrenoleukodystrophy, Agenesis of the corpus callosum, Agnosia, Aicardi syndrome, Alexander disease, Alpers' disease, Alternating hemiplegia, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see Motor Neuron Disease), Anencephaly, Angelman syndrome, Angiomatosis, Anoxia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Arachnoid cysts, Arachnoiditis, Arnold-Chiari malformation, Arteriovenous malformation, Asperger's syndrome, Ataxia Telangiectasia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Auditory processing disorder, Autonomic Dysfunction, Back Pain, Batten disease, Behcet's disease, Bell's palsy, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Benign Focal Amyotrophy, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Bilateral frontoparietal polymicrogyria, Binswanger's disease, Blepharospasm, Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome, Brachial plexus injury, Brain abscess, Brain damage, Brain injury, Brain tumor, Brown-Sequard syndrome, Canavan disease, Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Causalgia, Central pain syndrome, Central pontine myelinolysis, Centronuclear myopathy, Cephalic disorder, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral arteriosclerosis, Cerebral atrophy, Cerebral gigantism, Cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Chiari malformation, Chorea, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Chronic pain, Chronic regional pain syndrome, Coffin Lowry syndrome, Coma, including Persistent Vegetative State, Complex I deficiency syndrome, Complex I deficiency syndrome, Complex II deficiency syndrome, Complex III deficiency syndrome, Complex IV/COX deficiency syndrome, Complex V deficiency syndrome, Congenital facial diplegia, Corticobasal degeneration, Cranial arteritis, Craniosynostosis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Cumulative trauma disorders, Cushing's syndrome, Cytomegalic inclusion body disease (CIBD), Cytomegalovirus Infection, Dandy-Walker syndrome, Dawson disease, Deficiency of mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase component of Complex I, De Morsier's syndrome, Dejerine-Klumpke palsy, Dejerine-Sottas disease, Delayed sleep phase syndrome, Dementia, Dermatomyositis, Neurological Dyspraxia, Diabetic neuropathy, Diffuse sclerosis, Dysautonomia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dystonia, Early infantile epileptic encephalopathy, Empty sella syndrome, Encephalitis, Encephalocele, Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, Encopresis, Epilepsy, Erb's palsy, Erythromelalgia, Essential tremor, Fabry's disease, Fahr's syndrome, Fainting, Familial spastic paralysis, Febrile seizures, Fisher syndrome, Friedreich's ataxia, FART Syndrome, Gaucher's disease, Gerstmann's syndrome, Giant cell arteritis, Giant cell inclusion disease, Globoid cell Leukodystrophy, Gray matter heterotopia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, HTLV-1 associated myelopathy, Hallervorden-Spatz disease, Head injury, Headache, Hemifacial Spasm, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Heredopathia atactica polyneuritiformis, Herpes zoster oticus, Herpes zoster, Hirayama syndrome, Holoprosencephaly, Huntington's disease, Hydranencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Hypercortisolism, Hypoxia, Immune-Mediated encephalomyelitis, Inclusion body myositis, Incontinentia pigmenti, Infantile phytanic acid storage disease, Infantile Refsum disease, Infantile spasms, Inflammatory myopathy, Intracranial cyst, Intracranial hypertension, Joubert syndrome, Kearns-Sayre syndrome, Kennedy disease, Kinsbourne syndrome, Klippel Feil syndrome, Krabbe disease, Kufor-Rakeb syndrome, Kugelberg-Welander disease, Kuru, Lafora disease, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome, Learning disabilities, Leigh's disease, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Lewy body dementia, Lissencephaly, Locked-In syndrome, Lou Gehrig's disease, Lumbar disc disease, Lyme disease—Neurological Sequelae, Machado-Joseph disease (Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3), Macrencephaly, Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Megalencephaly, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, Menieres disease, Meningitis, Menkes disease, Metachromatic leukodystrophy, Microcephaly, Migraine, Miller Fisher syndrome, Mini-Strokes, Mitochondrial disease, Mitochondrial dysfunction, Mitochondrial Myopathies, Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complex I Deficiency, Mobius syndrome, Monomelic amyotrophy, Motor Neuron Disease, Motor skills disorder, Moyamoya disease, Mucopolysaccharidoses, Multi-Infarct Dementia, Multifocal motor neuropathy, Multiple sclerosis, Multiple system atrophy with postural hypotension, Muscular dystrophy, Myalgic encephalomyelitis, Myasthenia gravis, Myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis, Myoclonic Encephalopathy of infants, Myoclonus, Myopathy, Myotubular myopathy, Myotonia congenita, NADH-coenzyme Q reductase deficiency, NADH:Q(1) oxidoreductase deficiency, Narcolepsy, Neurofibromatosis, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Neurological manifestations of AIDS, Neurological sequelae of lupus, Neuromyotonia, Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, Neuronal migration disorders, Niemann-Pick disease, Non 24-hour sleep-wake syndrome, Nonverbal learning disorder, O'Sullivan-McLeod syndrome, Occipital Neuralgia, Occult Spinal Dysraphism Sequence, Ohtahara syndrome, Olivopontocerebellar atrophy, Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, Optic neuritis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Overuse syndrome, oxidative phosphorylation disorders, Palinopsia, Paresthesia, Parkinson's disease, Paramyotonia Congenita, Paraneoplastic diseases, Paroxysmal attacks, Parry-Romberg syndrome (also known as Rombergs Syndrome), Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Periodic Paralyses, Peripheral neuropathy, Persistent Vegetative State, Pervasive neurological disorders, Photic sneeze reflex, Phytanic Acid Storage disease, Pick's disease, Pinched Nerve, Pituitary Tumors, PMG, Polio, Polymicrogyria, Polymyositis, Porencephaly, Post-Polio syndrome, Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), Postinfectious Encephalomyelitis, Postural Hypotension, Prader-Willi syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Prion diseases, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy also known as Rombergs_Syndrome, Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Sclerosing Poliodystrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Pseudotumor cerebri, Ramsay-Hunt syndrome (Type I and Type II), Rasmussen's encephalitis, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, Refsum disease, Repetitive motion disorders, Repetitive stress injury, Restless legs syndrome, Retrovirus-associated myelopathy, Rett syndrome, Reye's syndrome, Rombergs_Syndrome, Rabies, Saint Vitus dance, Sandhoff disease, Schytsophrenia, Schilder's disease, Schizencephaly, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Septo-optic dysplasia, Shaken baby syndrome, Shingles, Shy-Drager syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, Sleep apnea, Sleeping sickness, Snatiation, Sotos syndrome, Spasticity, Spina bifida, Spinal cord injury, Spinal cord tumors, Spinal muscular atrophy, Spinal stenosis, Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, see Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Spinocerebellar ataxia, Stiff-person syndrome, Stroke, Sturge-Weber syndrome, Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy, Superficial siderosis, Sydenham's chorea, Syncope, Synesthesia, Syringomyelia, Tardive dyskinesia, Tay-Sachs disease, Temporal arteritis, Tethered spinal cord syndrome, Thomsen disease, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Tic Douloureux, Todd's paralysis, Tourette syndrome, Transient ischemic attack, Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, Transverse myelitis, Traumatic brain injury, Tremor, Trigeminal neuralgia, Tropical spastic paraparesis, Trypanosomiasis, Tuberous sclerosis, Vasculitis including temporal arteritis, Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL), Viliuisk Encephalomyelitis (VE), Wallenberg's syndrome, Werdnig-Hoffman disease, West syndrome, Whiplash, Williams syndrome, Wilson's disease, X-Linked Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Zellweger syndrome. In some embodiments, neurological conditions can comprise movement disorders. In some embodiments, movement disorders comprise Parkinson's Disease (PD).

The term Parkinsonism is used for a motor syndrome whose main symptoms are tremor at rest, stiffness, slowing of movement and postural instability. Parkinsonian syndromes can be divided into four subtypes according to their origin: primary oe sporadic (sometimes also called idiopathic), secondary or acquired, hereditary parkinsonism, and parkinson plus syndromes or multiple system degeneration. Parkinson's disease is the most common form of Parkinsonism and is usually defined as “primary” Parkinsonism, meaning Parkinsonism with no external identifiable cause. As much as this can go against the definition of Parkinson's disease as a sporadic illness, genetic Parkinsonism disorders with a similar clinical course to PD are generally included under the Parkinson's disease label. The terms “familial Parkinson's disease” and “sporadic Parkinson's disease” can be used to differentiate genetic from truly sporadic forms of the disease. Some forms of parkinsonism can be chemically-induced, such as from exposure (e.g., via injection or ingestion) to the neurotoxin precursor 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) (Langston J. W. et al., Science, 1983; Langston J. W. et al., N. Engl. J. Med., 1983).

PD is usually classified as a movement disorder, although it also gives rise to several non-motor types of symptoms such as sensory deficits (e.g., anosmia, or olfactory impairment), cognitive difficulties or sleep problems. Parkinson plus diseases are primary parkinsonisms that present additional features. They include multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration and dementia with Lewy bodies.

In terms of pathophysiology, PD is considered a synucleinopathy due to an abnormal accumulation of alpha-synuclein polypeptide (the product of the SNCA gene) in the brain in the form of Lewy bodies, as opposed to other diseases such as Alzheimer's disease where the brain accumulates tau polypeptide in the form of neurofibrillary tangles. Nevertheless, there is clinical and pathological overlap between tauopathies and synucleinopathies. The most typical symptom of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, occurs in advanced stages of PD, while it is common to find neurofibrillary tangles in brains affected by PD. In some PD patients, the disease is caused by triplication of the SNCA locus (e.g., a CNV corresponding to 4 copies of SNCA is observed in the patient's DNA).

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is another synucleinopathy that has similarities with PD, and especially with the subset of PD cases with dementia. However the relationship between PD and DLB is complex and still has to be clarified. They may represent parts of a continuum or they may be separate diseases.

Parkinson's disease affects movement, producing motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms, which include autonomic dysfunction, neuropsychiatric problems (mood, cognition, behavior or thought alterations), and sensory and sleep difficulties, are also common.

Four motor symptoms are considered cardinal in PD: tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability. Tremor is the most apparent and well-known symptom. It is the most common; though around 30% of individuals with PD do not have tremor at disease onset, most develop it as the disease progresses. It is usually a rest tremor: maximal when the limb is at rest and disappearing with voluntary movement and sleep. It affects to a greater extent the most distal part of the limb and at onset typically appears in only a single arm or leg (e.g., asymmetry at onset of disease is observed), becoming bilateral later. A feature of tremor is “pill-rolling”, a term used to describe the tendency of the index finger of the hand to get into contact with the thumb and perform together a circular movement. The term derives from the similarity between the movement in PD patients and the earlier pharmaceutical technique of manually making pills.

Bradykinesia (slowness of movement) is another characteristic feature of PD, and is associated with difficulties along the whole course of the movement process, from planning to initiation and finally execution of a movement. Performance of sequential and simultaneous movement is hindered. Bradykinesia is the most disabling symptom in the early stages of the disease. Initial manifestations are problems when performing daily tasks that use fine motor control such as writing, sewing or getting dressed. Clinical evaluation is based on similar tasks such as alternating movements between both hands or both feet. Bradykinesia is not equal for all movements or times. It is modified by the activity or emotional state of the subject, to the point that some patients are barely able to walk yet can still ride a bicycle. Generally patients have less difficulty when some sort of external cue is provided.

Rigidity is stiffness and resistance to limb movement caused by increased muscle tone, an excessive and continuous contraction of muscles. In Parkinsonism the rigidity can be uniform (lead-pipe rigidity) or ratchety (cogwheel rigidity). The combination of tremor and increased tone is considered to be at the origin of cogwheel rigidity. Rigidity may be associated with joint pain; such pain being a frequent initial manifestation of the disease. In early stages of Parkinson's disease, rigidity is often asymmetrical and it tends to affect the neck and shoulder muscles prior to the muscles of the face and extremities. With the progression of the disease, rigidity typically affects the whole body and reduces the ability to move.

Postural instability is typical in the late stages of the disease, leading to impaired balance and frequent falls, and secondarily to bone fractures. Instability is often absent in the initial stages, especially in younger people. Up to 40% of the patients may experience falls and around 10% may have falls weekly, with number of falls being related to the severity of PD.

Other recognized motor signs and symptoms include gait and posture disturbances such as festination (rapid shuffling steps and a forward-flexed posture when walking), speech and swallowing disturbances including voice disorders, mask-like face expression or small handwriting, although the range of possible motor problems that can appear is large.

Parkinson's disease can cause neuropsychiatric disturbances that can range from mild to severe. This includes disorders of speech, cognition, mood, behavior, and thought. Cognitive disturbances can occur in the initial stages of the disease and sometimes prior to diagnosis, and increase in prevalence with duration of the disease. The most common cognitive deficit in affected individuals is executive dysfunction, which can include problems with planning, cognitive flexibility, abstract thinking, rule acquisition, initiating appropriate actions and inhibiting inappropriate actions, and selecting relevant sensory information. Fluctuations in attention and slowed cognitive speed are among other cognitive difficulties. Memory is affected, specifically in recalling learned information. Nevertheless, improvement appears when recall is aided by cues. Visuospatial difficulties are also part of the disease, seen for example, when the individual is asked to perform tests of facial recognition and perception of the orientation of drawn lines.

A person with PD has two to six times the risk of suffering dementia compared to the general population. The prevalence of dementia increases with duration of the disease. Dementia is associated with a reduced quality of life in people with PD and their caregivers, increased mortality, and a higher probability of needing nursing home care. Behavior and mood alterations are more common in PD without cognitive impairment than in the general population, and are usually present in PD with dementia. The most frequent mood difficulties are depression, apathy and anxiety. Impulse control behaviors such as medication overuse and craving, binge eating, hypersexuality, or pathological gambling can appear in PD and have been related to the medications used to manage the disease. Psychotic symptoms—hallucinations or delusions-occur in 4% of patients, and it is assumed that the main precipitant of psychotic phenomena in Parkinson's disease is dopaminergic excess secondary to treatment; it therefore becomes more common with increasing age and levodopa intake.

In addition to cognitive and motor symptoms, PD can impair other body functions. Sleep problems are a feature of the disease and can be worsened by medications. Symptoms can manifest in daytime drowsiness, disturbances in REM sleep, or insomnia. Alterations in the autonomic nervous system can lead to orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing), oily skin and excessive sweating, urinary incontinence and altered sexual function. Constipation and gastric dysmotility can be severe enough to cause discomfort and even endanger health. PD is related to several eye and vision abnormalities such as decreased blink rate, dry eyes, deficient ocular pursuit (eye tracking) and saccadic movements (fast automatic movements of both eyes in the same direction), difficulties in directing gaze upward, and blurred or double vision. Changes in perception may include an impaired sense of smell, sensation of pain and paresthesia (skin tingling and numbness). All of these symptoms can occur years before diagnosis of the disease.

The primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease result from greatly reduced activity of dopamine-secreting cells caused by cell death in the pars compacta region of the substantia nigra. There are five major pathways in the brain connecting other brain areas with the basal ganglia. These are known as the motor, oculo-motor, associative, limbic and orbitofrontal circuits, with names indicating the main projection area of each circuit. All of them are affected in PD, and their disruption explains many of the symptoms of the disease since these circuits are involved in a wide variety of functions including movement, attention and learning.

Many people with Parkinson's disease have sporadic Parkinson's disease, meaning it does not appear to run in the family. Sporadic Parkinson's disease is sometimes referred to as idiopathic, meaning having no specific known cause. A proportion of cases, however, can be attributed to known genetic factors. Mutations in specific genes have been conclusively shown to cause PD. These genes code for alpha-synuclein (SNCA, also known as PARK1 and PARK4), parkinson protein 2 (PARK2, but also known as parkin, PRKN, as well as E3 ubiquitin protein ligase), leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2, also known as dardarin and PARK8), PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1, also known as PARK6 and BRPK), parkinson protein 7 (PARK7, also known as DJ1 and DJ-1) and ATPase type 13A2 (ATP13A2, also known as PARK9, CLN12, HSA9947, and KRPPD), in which some mutations are referred to as Kufor-Rakeb syndrome. In most cases, people with these mutations can develop PD. With the exception of LRRK2, however, they account for only a small minority of cases of PD. The most extensively studied PD-related genes are SNCA and LRRK2. Mutations in genes including SNCA, LRRK2 and glucocerebrosidase (GBA) have been found to be risk factors for sporadic PD. Mutations in GBA are known to cause Gaucher's disease.

Subjects

PD invariably progresses with time. The Hoehn and Yahr scale, which defines five stages of progression, is commonly used to estimate the progress of the disease. Motor symptoms, if not treated, advance aggressively in the early stages of the disease and more slowly later. Untreated, subjects are expected to lose independent ambulation after an average of eight years and be bedridden after ten years. However, it is uncommon to find untreated subjects nowadays. Medication has improved the prognosis of motor symptoms, while at the same time it is a new source of disability because of the undesired effects of levodopa after years of use. In subjects taking levodopa, the progression time of symptoms to a stage of high dependency from caregivers may be over 15 years. However, it is hard to predict what course the disease can take for a given subject. Age is the best predictor of disease progression. The rate of motor decline is greater in those with less impairment at the time of diagnosis, while cognitive impairment is more frequent in those who are over 70 years of age at symptom onset.

Since current therapies improve motor symptoms, disability at present is mainly related to non-motor features of the disease. Nevertheless, the relationship between disease progression and disability is not linear. Disability is initially related to motor symptoms. As the disease advances, disability is more related to motor symptoms that do not respond adequately to medication, such as swallowing/speech difficulties, and gait/balance problems; and also to motor complications, which appear in up to 50% of subjects after 5 years of levodopa usage. Finally, after ten years most subjects with the disease have autonomic disturbances, sleep problems, mood alterations and cognitive decline. All of these symptoms, especially cognitive decline, greatly increase disability.

A “subject,” as used herein, can be an individual of any age or sex from whom a nucleic acid sample containing nucleotides is obtained for analysis by one or more methods described herein so as to obtain nucleic acid information, for example, a male or female adult, child, newborn, or fetus. In some embodiments, a subject can be any target of therapeutic administration. In some embodiments, a subject can be a test subject or a reference subject. In some embodiments, a subject can be associated with a condition or disease or disorder, asymptomatic or symptomatic, have increased or decreased susceptibility to a disease or disorder, be associated or unassociated with a treatment or treatment regimen, or any combination thereof.

As used herein, a “cohort” can represent an ethnic group, a patient group, a particular age group, a group not associated with a particular disease or disorder, a group associated with a particular disease or disorder, a group of asymptomatic subjects, a group of symptomatic subjects, or a group or subgroup of subjects associated with a particular response to a treatment regimen or clinical trial. In some embodiments, a patient can be a subject afflicted with a disease or disorder. In some embodiments, a patient can be a subject not afflicted with a disease or disorder and is considered apparently healthy, or a normal or control subject. In some embodiments, a subject can be a test subject, a patient or a candidate for a therapeutic, wherein genomic DNA from the subject, patient, or candidate is obtained for analysis by one or more methods of the present disclosure herein, so as to obtain genetic variation information of the subject, patient or candidate.

In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample can be obtained prenatally from a fetus or embryo or from the mother, for example, from fetal or embryonic cells in the maternal circulation. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample can be obtained with the assistance of a health care provider, for example, to draw blood. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample can be obtained without the assistance of a health care provider, for example, where the nucleic acid sample is obtained non-invasively, such as a saliva sample, or a sample comprising buccal cells that is obtained using a buccal swab or brush, or a mouthwash sample.

The present disclosure also provides methods for assessing genetic variations in subjects who are members of a target population. Such a target population is in some embodiments a population or group of subjects at risk of developing the disease, based on, for example, other genetic factors, biomarkers, biophysical parameters, diagnostic testing such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), family history of a neurological disorder, previous screening or medical history, or any combination thereof.

Although PD is known to affect older adults more frequently than children, subjects of all ages are contemplated in the present disclosure. In some embodiments subjects can be from specific age subgroups, such as those over the age of 1, over the age of 2, over the age of 3, over the age of 4, over the age of 5, over the age of 6, over the age of 7, over the age of 8, over the age of 9, over the age of 10, over the age of 15, over the age of 20, over the age of 25, over the age of 30, over the age of 35, over the age of 40, over the age of 45, over the age of 50, over the age of 55, over the age of 60, over the age of 65, over the age of 70, over the age of 75, over the age of 80, or over the age of 85. Other embodiments of the disclosure pertain to other age groups, such as subjects aged less than 85, such as less than age 80, less than age 75, less than age 70, less than age 65, less than age 60, less than age 55, less than age 50, less than age 45, less than age 40, less than age 35, less than age 30, less than age 25, less than age 20, less than age 15, less than age 10, less than age 9, less than age 8, less than age 7, less than age 6, less than age 5, less than age 4, less than age 3, less than age 2, or less than age 1. Other embodiments relate to subjects with age at onset of the disease in any of particular age or age ranges defined by the numerical values described in the above or other numerical values bridging these numbers. It is also contemplated that a range of ages can be relevant in certain embodiments, such as age at onset at more than age 15 but less than age 20. Other age ranges are however also contemplated, including all age ranges bracketed by the age values listed in the above.

The genetic variations of the present disclosure found to be associated with a neurological disorder can show similar association in other human populations. Particular embodiments comprising subject human populations are thus also contemplated and within the scope of the disclosure. Such embodiments relate to human subjects that are from one or more human populations including, but not limited to, Caucasian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Sephardi Jewish, European, American, Eurasian, Asian, Central/South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Hispanic, and Oceanic populations. European populations include, but are not limited to, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Danish, Icelandic, Irish, Kelt, English, Scottish, Dutch, Belgian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Slavic, Serbian, Bosnian, Czech, Greek and Turkish populations. The ethnic contribution in subjects can also be determined by genetic analysis, for example, genetic analysis of ancestry can be carried out using unlinked microsatellite markers or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) such as those set out in Smith et al (Smith M. W. et al., 2004, Am. J. Hum. Genet. 74:1001).

It is also well known to the person skilled in the art that certain genetic variations have different population frequencies in different populations, or are polymorphic in one population but not in another. A person skilled in the art can however apply the methods available and as thought herein to practice the present disclosure in any given human population. This can include assessment of genetic variations of the present disclosure, so as to identify those markers that give strongest association within the specific population. Thus, the at-risk variants of the present disclosure can reside on different haplotype background and in different frequencies in various human populations.

Samples

Samples that are suitable for use in the methods described herein can be nucleic acid samples from a subject. A “nucleic acid sample” as used herein can include RNA, DNA, polypeptides, or a combination thereof. Nucleic acids and polypeptides can be extracted from one or more nucleic acid samples including but not limited to, blood, saliva, urine, mucosal scrapings of the lining of the mouth, expectorant, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair. A nucleic acid sample can be assayed for nucleic acid information. “Nucleic acid information,” as used herein, includes a nucleic acid sequence itself, the presence/absence of genetic variation in the nucleic acid sequence, a physical property which varies depending on the nucleic acid sequence (for example, Tm), and the amount of the nucleic acid (for example, number of mRNA copies). A “nucleic acid” means any one of DNA, RNA, DNA including artificial nucleotides, or RNA including artificial nucleotides. As used herein, a “purified nucleic acid” includes cDNAs, fragments of genomic nucleic acids, nucleic acids produced polymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acids formed by restriction enzyme treatment of genomic nucleic acids, recombinant nucleic acids, and chemically synthesized nucleic acid molecules. A “recombinant” nucleic acid molecule includes a nucleic acid molecule made by an artificial combination of two otherwise separated segments of sequence, e.g., by chemical synthesis or by the manipulation of isolated segments of nucleic acids by genetic engineering techniques. As used herein, a “polypeptide” includes proteins, fragments of proteins, and peptides, whether isolated from natural sources, produced by recombinant techniques, or chemically synthesized. A polypeptide may have one or more modifications, such as a post-translational modification (e.g., glycosylation, etc.) or any other modification (e.g., pegylation, etc.). The polypeptide may contain one or more non-naturally-occurring amino acids (e.g., such as an amino acid with a side chain modification).

In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample can comprise cells or tissue, for example, cell lines. Exemplary cell types from which nucleic acids can be obtained using the methods described herein and include but are not limited to, a blood cell; such as a B lymphocyte, T lymphocyte, leukocyte, erythrocyte, macrophage, or neutrophil; a muscle cell such as a skeletal cell, smooth muscle cell or cardiac muscle cell; a germ cell, such as a sperm or egg; an epithelial cell; a connective tissue cell, such as an adipocyte, chondrocyte; fibroblast or osteoblast; a neuron; an astrocyte; a stromal cell; an organ specific cell, such as a kidney cell, pancreatic cell, liver cell, or a keratinocyte; a stem cell; or any cell that develops there from. A cell from which nucleic acids can be obtained can be a blood cell or a particular type of blood cell including, for example, a hematopoietic stem cell or a cell that arises from a hematopoietic stem cell such as a red blood cell, B lymphocyte, T lymphocyte, natural killer cell, neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, monocyte, macrophage, or platelet. Generally any type of stem cell can be used including, without limitation, an embryonic stem cell, adult stem cell, or pluripotent stem cell.

In some embodiments, a nucleic acid sample can be processed for RNA or DNA isolation, for example, RNA or DNA in a cell or tissue sample can be separated from other components of the nucleic acid sample. Cells can be harvested from a nucleic acid sample using standard techniques known in the art, for example, by centrifuging a cell sample and resuspending the pelleted cells, for example, in a buffered solution, for example, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). In some embodiments, after centrifuging the cell suspension to obtain a cell pellet, the cells can be lysed to extract DNA. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample can be concentrated and/or purified to isolate DNA. All nucleic acid samples obtained from a subject, including those subjected to any sort of further processing, are considered to be obtained from the subject. In some embodiments, standard techniques and kits known in the art can be used to extract RNA or DNA from a nucleic acid sample, including, for example, phenol extraction, a QIAamp® Tissue Kit (Qiagen, Chatsworth, Calif.), a Wizard® Genomic DNA purification kit (Promega), or a Qiagen Autopure method using Puregene chemistry, which can enable purification of highly stable DNA well-suited for archiving.

In some embodiments, determining the identity of an allele or determining copy number can, but need not, include obtaining a nucleic acid sample comprising RNA and/or DNA from a subject, and/or assessing the identity, copy number, presence or absence of one or more genetic variations and their chromosomal locations within the genomic DNA (i.e., subject's genome) derived from the nuclec acid sample.

The individual or organization that performs the determination need not actually carry out the physical analysis of a nucleic acid sample from a subject. In some embodiments, the methods can include using information obtained by analysis of the nucleic acid sample by a third party. In some embodiments, the methods can include steps that occur at more than one site. For example, a nucleic acid sample can be obtained from a subject at a first site, such as at a health care provider or at the subject's home in the case of a self-testing kit. The nucleic acid sample can be analyzed at the same or a second site, for example, at a laboratory or other testing facility.

Methods of Screening

As used herein, “screening” a subject includes diagnosing, theranosing, or determining the susceptibility to developing (prognosing) a neurological disorder, for example, PD. In particular embodiments, the disclosure is a method of determining a presence of, or a susceptibility to, a neurological disorder, by detecting at least one genetic variation in a nucleic acid sample from a subject as described herein. In some embodiments, detection of particular alleles, markers, variations, or haplotypes is indicative of a presence or susceptibility to a neurological disorder.

A physician can diagnose Parkinson's disease from the medical history and a neurological examination. There is no laboratory test that can clearly identify the disease, but brain scans are sometimes used to rule out disorders that could give rise to similar symptoms. Patients may be given levodopa (L-DOPA) and resulting relief of motor impairment tends to confirm diagnosis. The finding of Lewy bodies in the midbrain on autopsy is usually considered proof that the patient suffered from Parkinson's disease. The progress of the illness over time may reveal it is not Parkinson's disease, and some authorities recommend that the diagnosis be periodically reviewed.

Other causes that can secondarily produce a parkinsonian syndrome are Alzheimer's disease, multiple cerebral infarction and drug-induced Parkinsonism. Parkinson plus syndromes such as progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy should be ruled out. Anti-Parkinson's medications are typically less effective at controlling symptoms in Parkinson plus syndromes. Faster progression rates, early cognitive dysfunction or postural instability, minimal tremor or symmetry at onset may indicate a Parkinson plus disease rather than PD itself. Genetic forms are usually classified as PD, although the terms familial Parkinson's disease and familial Parkinsonism are used for disease entities with an autosomal dominant or recessive pattern of inheritance.

Medical organizations have created diagnostic criteria to ease and standardize the diagnostic process, especially in the early stages of the disease. The most widely known criteria come from the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank and the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The PD Society Brain Bank criteria require slowness of movement (bradykinesia) plus either rigidity, resting tremor, or postural instability. Other possible causes for these symptoms need to be ruled out. Finally, three or more of the following features are required during onset or evolution: unilateral onset, tremor at rest, progression in time, asymmetry of motor symptoms, response to levodopa for at least five years, clinical course of at least ten years, and appearance of dyskinesias induced by the intake of excessive levodopa. Accuracy of diagnostic criteria evaluated at autopsy is 75-90%, with specialists such as neurologists having the highest rates.

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans of people with PD usually appear normal. These techniques are nevertheless useful to rule out other diseases that can be secondary causes of parkinsonism, such as basal ganglia tumors, vascular pathology and hydrocephalus. A specific technique of MRI, diffusion MRI, has been reported to be useful at discriminating between typical and atypical parkinsonism, although its exact diagnostic value is still under investigation. Dopaminergic function in the basal ganglia can be measured with different PET and SPECT radiotracers. Examples are ioflupane (123I) (trade name DaTSCAN) and iometopane (Dopascan) for SPECT or fludeoxyglucose (18F) for PET. A pattern of reduced dopaminergic activity in the basal ganglia can aid in diagnosing PD.

Within any given population, there can be an absolute susceptibility of developing a disease or trait, defined as the chance of a person developing the specific disease or trait over a specified time-period. Susceptibility (e.g. being at-risk) is typically measured by looking at very large numbers of people, rather than at a particular individual. As described herein, certain copy number variations (genetic variations) are found to be useful for susceptibility assessment of a neurological disorder. Susceptibility assessment can involve detecting particular genetic variations in the genome of individuals undergoing assessment. Particular genetic variations are found more frequently in individuals with a neurological disorder, than in individuals without a neurological disorder. Therefore, these genetic variations have predictive value for detecting a neurological disorder, or a susceptibility to a neurological disorder, in an individual. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the genetic variations described herein to be associated with susceptibility of a neurological disorder represent functional variants predisposing to the disease. In some embodiments, a genetic variation can confer a susceptibility of the condition, for example, carriers of the genetic variation are at a different risk of the condition than non-carriers. In some embodiments, the presence of a genetic variation is indicative of increased susceptibility to a neurological disorder, such as Parkinson's disease.

In some embodiments, screening can be performed using any of the methods disclosed, alone or in combination. In some embodiments, screening can be performed using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). In some embodiments screening can be performed using Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH to detect CNVs. In another preferred embodiment screening can be performed using exome sequencing to detect SNVs, indels, and in some cases CNVs using appropriate analysis algorithms. In another preferred embodiment screening is performed using high-throughput (also known as next generation) whole genome sequencing methods and appropriate algorithms to detect all or nearly all genetic variations present in a genomic DNA sample. In some embodiments, the genetic variation information as it relates to the current disclosure can be used in conjunction with any of the above mentioned symptomatic screening tests to screen a subject for PD, for example, using a combination of aCGH and different PET radiotracers.

In some embodiments, information from any of the above screening methods (e.g. specific symptoms, scoring matrix, or genetic variation data) can be used to define a subject as a test subject or reference subject. In some embodiments, information from any of the above screening methods can be used to associate a subject with a test or reference population, for example, a subject in a population.

In one embodiment, an association with a neurological disorder can determined by the statistical likelihood of the presence of a genetic variation in a subject with a neurological disorder, for example, an unrelated individual or a first or second-degree relation of the subject. In some embodiments, an association with a neurological disorder can be determined by determining the statistical likelihood of the absence of a genetic variation in an unaffected reference subject, for example, an unrelated individual or a first or second-degree relation of the subject. The methods described herein can include obtaining and analyzing a nucleic acid sample from one or more suitable reference subjects.

In the present context, the term screening comprises diagnosis, prognosis, and theranosis. Screening can refer to any available screening method, including those mentioned herein. As used herein, susceptibility can be proneness of a subject towards the development of a neurological condition, or towards being less able to resist a particular neurological condition than one or more control subjects. In some embodiments, susceptibility can encompass increased susceptibility. For example, particular nucleic acid variations of the disclosure as described herein can be characteristic of increased susceptibility to development of a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, particular nucleic acid variations can confer decreased susceptibility, for example particular nucleic variations of the disclosure as described herein can be characteristic of decreased susceptibility to development of a neurological disorder.

As described herein, a genetic variation predictive of susceptibility to or presence of a neurological disorder can be one where the particular genetic variation is more frequently present in a group of subjects with the condition (affected), compared to the frequency of its presence in a reference group (control), such that the presence of the genetic variation is indicative of susceptibility to or presence of the neurological disorder. In some embodiments, the reference group can be a population nucleic acid sample, for example, a random nucleic acid sample from the general population or a mixture of two or more nucleic acid samples from a population. In some embodiments, disease-free controls can be characterized by the absence of one or more specific disease-associated symptoms, for example, individuals who have not experienced symptoms associated with a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, the disease-free control group is characterized by the absence of one or more disease-specific risk factors, for example, at least one genetic and/or environmental risk factor. In some embodiments, a reference sequence can be referred to for a particular site of genetic variation. In some embodiments, a reference allele can be a wild-type allele and can be chosen as either the first sequenced allele or as the allele from a control individual. In some embodiments, one or more reference subjects can be characteristically matched with one or more affected subjects, for example, with matched aged, gender or ethnicity.

A person skilled in the art can appreciate that for genetic variations with two or more alleles present in the population being studied, and wherein one allele can found in increased frequency in a group of individuals with a neurological disorder in the population, compared with controls, the other allele of the marker can be found in decreased frequency in the group of individuals with the trait or disease, compared with controls. In such a case, one allele of the marker, for example, the allele found in increased frequency in individuals with a neurological disorder, can be the at-risk allele, while the other allele(s) can be a neutral or protective allele.

A genetic variant associated with a neurological disorder can be used to predict the susceptibility of the disease for a given genotype. For any genetic variation, there can be one or more possible genotypes, for example, homozygote for the at-risk variant (e.g., in autosomal recessive disorders), heterozygote, and non-carrier of the at-risk variant. Autosomal recessive disorders can also result from two distinict genetic variants impacting the same gene such that the individual is a compound heterozygote (e.g., the maternal allele contains a different mutation than the paternal allele). Compound heterozygosity may result from two different SNVs, two different CNVs, an SNV and a CNV, or any combination of two different genetic variants but each present on a different allele for the gene. For X-linked genes, males who possess one copy of a variant-containing gene may be affected, while carrier females, who also possess a wild-type gene, may remain unaffected. In some embodiments, susceptibility associated with variants at multiple loci can be used to estimate overall susceptibility. For multiple genetic variants, there can be k (k=3̂n*2̂P) possible genotypes; wherein n can be the number of autosomal loci and p can be the number of gonosomal (sex chromosomal) loci. Overall susceptibility assessment calculations can assume that the relative susceptibilities of different genetic variants multiply, for example, the overall susceptibility associated with a particular genotype combination can be the product of the susceptibility values for the genotype at each locus. If the susceptibility presented is the relative susceptibility for a person, or a specific genotype for a person, compared to a reference population, then the combined susceptibility can be the product of the locus specific susceptibility values and can correspond to an overall susceptibility estimate compared with a population. If the susceptibility for a person is based on a comparison to non-carriers of the at-risk allele, then the combined susceptibility can correspond to an estimate that compares the person with a given combination of genotypes at all loci to a group of individuals who do not carry at-risk variants at any of those loci. The group of non-carriers of any at-risk variant can have the lowest estimated susceptibility and can have a combined susceptibility, compared with itself, for example, non-carriers, of 1.0, but can have an overall susceptibility, compared with the population, of less than 1.0.

Overall risk for multiple risk variants can be performed using standard methodology. Genetic variations described herein can form the basis of risk analysis that combines other genetic variations known to increase risk of a neurological disorder, or other genetic risk variants for a neurological disorder. In certain embodiments of the disclosure, a plurality of variants (genetic variations, variant alleles, and/or haplotypes) can be used for overall risk assessment. These variants are in some embodiments selected from the genetic variations as disclosed herein. Other embodiments include the use of the variants of the present disclosure in combination with other variants known to be useful for screening a susceptibility to a neurological disorder. In such embodiments, the genotype status of a plurality of genetic variations, markers and/or haplotypes is determined in an individual, and the status of the individual compared with the population frequency of the associated variants, or the frequency of the variants in clinically healthy subjects, such as age-matched and sex-matched subjects.

Methods such as the use of available algorithms and software can be used to identify, or call, significant genetic variations, including but not limited to, algorithms of DNA Analytics or DNAcopy, iPattern and/or QuantiSNP. In some embodiments, a threshold log ratio value can be used to determine losses and gains. For example, using DNA Analytics, a log₂ ratio cutoff of >0.25 and <0.25 to classify CNV gains and losses respectively can be used. As a further example, using DNAcopy, a log₂ ratio cutoff of >0.35 and <0.35 to classify CNV gains and losses respectively can be used. For example, an Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithm, such as that of DNA Analytics 4.0.85 can be used to identify, or call, significant genetic variations. In some embodiments, two or more algorithms can be used to identify, or call, significant genetic variations. For example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more algorithms can be used to identify, or call, significant genetic variations. In some embodiments, significant genetic variations can be CNVs.

CNVs detected by 2 or more algorithms can be defined as stringent and can be utilized for further analyses. In some embodiments, the information and calls from two or more of the methods described herein can be compared to each other to identify significant genetic variations more or less stringently. For example, CNV calls generated by two or more of DNA Analytics, Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithms, and DNAcopy algorithms can be defined as stringent CNVs. In some embodiments significant or stringent genetic variations can be tagged as identified or called if it can be found to have a minimal reciprocal overlap to a genetic variation detected by one or more platforms and/or methods described herein. For example, a minimum of 50% reciprocal overlap can be used to tag the CNVs as identified or called. For example, significant or stringent genetic variations can be tagged as identified or called if it can be found to have a reciprocal overlap of more than about 50%, 55% 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%, 99%, or equal to 100%, to a genetic variation detected by one or more platforms and/or methods described herein. For example, significant or stringent genetic variations can be tagged as identified or called if it can be found to have a reciprocal overlap of more than about 50% reciprocal overlap to a genetic variation detected by one or more platforms and/or methods described herein.

In some embodiments, a threshold log ratio value can be used to determine losses and gains. A log ratio value can be any log ratio value; for example, a log ratio value can be a log 2 ratio or a log 10 ratio. In some embodiments, a CNV segment whose median log 2 ratio is less than or equal to a log 2 ratio threshold value can be classified as a loss. For example, any segment whose median log 2 ratio is less than or equal to −0.1, −0.11, −0.12, −0.13, −0.14, −0.15, −0.16, −0.17, −0.18, −0.19, −0.2, −0.21, −0.22, −0.23, −0.24, −0.25, −0.26, −0.27, −0.28, −0.29, −0.3, −0.31, −0.32, −0.33, −0.34, −0.35, −0.36, −0.37, −0.38, −0.39, −0.4, −0.41, −0.42, −0.43, −0.44, −0.45, −0.46, −0.47, −0.48, −0.49, −0.5, −0.55, −0.6, −0.65, −0.7, −0.75, −0.8, −0.85, −0.9, −0.95, −1, −1.1, −1.2, −1.3, −1.4, −1.5, −1.6, −1.7, −1.8, −1.9, −2, −2.1, −2.2, −2.3, −2.4, −2.5, −2.6, −2.7, −2.8, −2.9, −3, −3.1, −3.2, −3.3, −3.4, −3.5, −3.6, −3.7, −3.8, −3.9, −4, −4.1, −4.2, −4.3, −4.4, −4.5, −4.6, −4.7, −4.8, −4.9, −5, −5.5, −6, −6.5, −7, −7.5, −8, −8.5, −9, −9.5, −10, −11, −12, −13, −14, −15, −16, −17, −18, −19, −20 or less, can be classified as a loss.

In some embodiments, one algorithm can be used to call or identify significant genetic variations, wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio was less than or equal to −0.1, −0.11, −0.12, −0.13, −0.14, −0.15, −0.16, −0.17, −0.18, −0.19, −0.2, −0.21, −0.22, −0.23, −0.24, −0.25, −0.26, −0.27, −0.28, −0.29, −0.3, −0.31, −0.32, −0.33, −0.34, −0.35, −0.36, −0.37, −0.38, −0.39, −0.4, −0.41, −0.42, −0.43, −0.44, −0.45, −0.46, −0.47, −0.48, −0.49, −0.5, −0.55, −0.6, −0.65, −0.7, −0.75, −0.8, −0.85, −0.9, −0.95, −1, −1.1, −1.2, −1.3, −1.4, −1.5, −1.6, −1.7, −1.8, −1.9, −2, −2.1, −2.2, −2.3, −2.4, −2.5, −2.6, −2.7, −2.8, −2.9, −3, −3.1, −3.2, −3.3, −3.4, −3.5, −3.6, −3.7, −3.8, −3.9, −4, −4.1, −4.2, −4.3, −4.4, −4.5, −4.6, −4.7, −4.8, −4.9, −5, −5.5, −6, −6.5, −7, −7.5, −8, −8.5, −9, −9.5, −10, −11, −12, −13, −14, −15, −16, −17, −18, −19, −20 or less, can be classified as a loss. For example, any CNV segment whose median log 2 ratio is less than −0.35 as determined by DNAcopy can be classified as a loss. For example, losses can be determined according to a threshold log 2 ratio, which can be set at −0.35.

In some embodiments, two algorithms can be used to call or identify significant genetic variations, wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio is less than or equal to −0.1, −0.11, −0.12, −0.13, −0.14, −0.15, −0.16, −0.17, −0.18, −0.19, −0.2, −0.21, −0.22, −0.23, −0.24, −0.25, −0.26, −0.27, −0.28, −0.29, −0.3, −0.31, −0.32, −0.33, −0.34, −0.35, −0.36, −0.37, −0.38, −0.39, −0.4, −0.41, −0.42, −0.43, −0.44, −0.45, −0.46, −0.47, −0.48, −0.49, −0.5, −0.55, −0.6, −0.65, −0.7, −0.75, −0.8, −0.85, −0.9, −0.95, −1, −1.1, −1.2, −1.3, −1.4, −1.5, −1.6, −1.7, −1.8, −1.9, −2, −2.1, −2.2, −2.3, −2.4, −2.5, −2.6, −2.7, −2.8, −2.9, −3, −3.1, −3.2, −3.3, −3.4, −3.5, −3.6, −3.7, −3.8, −3.9, −4, −4.1, −4.2, −4.3, −4.4, −4.5, −4.6, −4.7, −4.8, −4.9, −5, −5.5, −6, −6.5, −7, −7.5, −8, −8.5, −9, −9.5, −10, −11, −12, −13, −14, −15, −16, −17, −18, −19, −20 or less, as determined by one algorithm, and wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio is less than or equal to −0.1, −0.11, −0.12, −0.13, −0.14, −0.15, −0.16, −0.17, −0.18, −0.19, −0.2, −0.21, −0.22, −0.23, −0.24, −0.25, −0.26, −0.27, −0.28, −0.29, −0.3, −0.31, −0.32, −0.33, −0.34, −0.35, −0.36, −0.37, −0.38, −0.39, −0.4, −0.41, −0.42, −0.43, −0.44, −0.45, −0.46, −0.47, −0.48, −0.49, −0.5, −0.55, −0.6, −0.65, −0.7, −0.75, −0.8, −0.85, −0.9, −0.95, −1, −1.1, −1.2, −1.3, −1.4, −1.5, −1.6, −1.7, −1.8, −1.9, −2, −2.1, −2.2, −2.3, −2.4, −2.5, −2.6, −2.7, −2.8, −2.9, −3, −3.1, −3.2, −3.3, −3.4, −3.5, −3.6, −3.7, −3.8, −3.9, −4, −4.1, −4.2, −4.3, −4.4, −4.5, −4.6, −4.7, −4.8, −4.9, −5, −5.5, −6, −6.5, −7, −7.5, −8, −8.5, −9, −9.5, −10, −11, −12, −13, −14, −15, −16, −17, −18, −19, −20, or less, as determined by the other algorithm can be classified as a loss. For example, CNV calling can comprise using the Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithm and the DNAcopy algorithm, wherein losses can be determined according to a two threshold log 2 ratios, wherein the Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithm log 2 ratio can be −0.25 and the DNAcopy algorithm log 2 ratio can be −0.41.

In some embodiments, the use of two algorithms to call or identify significant genetic variations can be a stringent method. In some embodiments, the use of two algorithms to call or identify significant genetic variations can be a more stringent method compared to the use of one algorithm to call or identify significant genetic variations.

In some embodiments, any CNV segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than a log 2 ratio threshold value can be classified as a gain. For example, any segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than 0.1, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18, 0.19, 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27, 0.28, 0.29, 0.3, 0.31, 0.32, 0.33, 0.34, 0.35, 0.36, 0.37, 0.38, 0.39, 0.4, 0.41, 0.42, 0.43, 0.44, 0.45, 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.49, 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, or more can be classified as a gain.

In some embodiments, one algorithm can be used to call or identify significant genetic variations, wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than or equal to 0.1, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18, 0.19, 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27, 0.28, 0.29, 0.3, 0.31, 0.32, 0.33, 0.34, 0.35, 0.36, 0.37, 0.38, 0.39, 0.4, 0.41, 0.42, 0.43, 0.44, 0.45, 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.49, 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, or more can be classified as a gain. For example, any CNV segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than 0.35 as determined by DNAcopy can be classified as a gain. For example, gains can be determined according to a threshold log 2 ratio, which can be set at 0.35.

In some embodiments, two algorithms can be used to call or identify significant genetic variations, wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than or equal to 0.1, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18, 0.19, 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27, 0.28, 0.29, 0.3, 0.31, 0.32, 0.33, 0.34, 0.35, 0.36, 0.37, 0.38, 0.39, 0.4, 0.41, 0.42, 0.43, 0.44, 0.45, 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.49, or 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3 or more, as determined by one algorithm, and wherein any segment whose median log 2 ratio is greater than or equal to 0.1, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18, 0.19, 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27, 0.28, 0.29, 0.3, 0.31, 0.32, 0.33, 0.34, 0.35, 0.36, 0.37, 0.38, 0.39, 0.4, 0.41, 0.42, 0.43, 0.44, 0.45, 0.46, 0.47, 0.48, 0.49, or 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, or more, as determined by the other algorithm the can be classified as a gain. For example, CNV calling can comprise using the Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithm and the DNAcopy algorithm, wherein gains can be determined according to a two threshold log 2 ratios, wherein the Aberration Detection Module 2 (ADM2) algorithm log 2 ratio can be 0.25 and the DNAcopy algorithm log 2 ratio can be 0.32.

Any CNV segment whose absolute (median log-ratio/mad) value is less than 2 can be excluded (not identified as a significant genetic variation). For example, any CNV segment whose absolute (median log-ratio/mad) value is less than 2, 1.9, 1.8, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1, 0.9, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, or 0.5 or less can be excluded.

In another embodiment, genetic variations can be detected from the log₂ ratio values calculated for individual probes present on an aCGH microarray via a statistical comparison of the probe's log₂ ratio value in a cohort of subjects with the disease or neurological disorder (e.g., Parkinson's disease) to the probe's log 2 ratio value in a cohort of subjects without the disease or neurological disorder (e.g., Parkinson's disease).

In some embodiments, multivariate analyses or joint risk analyses, including the use of multiplicative model for overall risk assessment, can subsequently be used to determine the overall risk conferred based on the genotype status at the multiple loci. Use of a multiplicative model, for example, assuming that the risk of individual risk variants multiply to establish the overall effect, allows for a straight-forward calculation of the overall risk for multiple markers. The multiplicative model is a parsimonious model that usually fits the data of complex traits reasonably well. Deviations from multiplicity have been rarely described in the context of common variants for common diseases, and if reported are usually only suggestive since very large sample sizes can be required to be able to demonstrate statistical interactions between loci. Assessment of risk based on such analysis can subsequently be used in the methods, uses and kits of the disclosure, as described herein.

In some embodiments, the significance of increased or decreased susceptibility can be measured by a percentage. In some embodiments, a significant increased susceptibility can be measured as a relative susceptibility of at least 1.2, including but not limited to: at least 1.3, at least 1.4, at least 1.5, at least 1.6, at least 1.7, at least 1.8, at least 1.9, at least 2.0, at least 2.5, at least 3.0, at least 4.0, at least 5.0, at least 6.0, at least 7.0, at least 8.0, at least 9.0, at least 10.0, and at least 15.0. In some embodiments, a relative susceptibility of at least 2.0, at least 3.0, at least 4.0, at least, 5.0, at least 6.0, or at least 10.0 is significant. Other values for significant susceptibility are also contemplated, for example, at least 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or any suitable other numerical values, wherein the values are also within scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, a significant increase in susceptibility is at least about 20%, including but not limited to about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 150%, 200%, 300%, 400%, 500%, 600%, 700%, 800%, 900%, 1000%, and 1500%. In one particular embodiment, a significant increase in susceptibility is at least 100%. In other embodiments, a significant increase in susceptibility is at least 200%, at least 300%, at least 400%, at least 500%, at least 700%, at least 800%, at least 900% and at least 1000%. Other cutoffs or ranges as deemed suitable by the person skilled in the art to characterize the disclosure are also contemplated, and those are also within scope of the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, a significant increase in susceptibility is characterized by a p-value, such as a p-value of less than 0.5, less than 0.4, less than 0.3, less than 0.2, less than 0.1, less than 0.05, less than 0.01, less than 0.001, less than 0.0001, less than 0.00001, less than 0.000001, less than 0.0000001, less than 0.00000001, or less than 0.000000001.

In some embodiments, an individual who is at a decreased susceptibility for or the lack of presence of a neurological condition can be an individual in whom at least one genetic variation, conferring decreased susceptibility for or the lack of presence of the neurological disorder is identified. In some embodiments, the genetic variations conferring decreased susceptibility are also protective. In one aspect, the genetic variations can confer a significant decreased susceptibility of or lack of presence of the neurological disorder.

In some embodiments, significant decreased susceptibility can be measured as a relative susceptibility of less than 0.9, including but not limited to less than 0.9, less than 0.8, less than 0.7, less than 0.6, less than 0.5, less than 0.4, less than 0.3, less than 0.2 and less than 0.1. In some embodiments, the decrease in susceptibility is at least 20%, including but not limited to at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95% and at least 98%. Other cutoffs or ranges as deemed suitable by the person, skilled in the art to characterize the disclosure are however also contemplated, and those are also within scope of the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, a significant decrease in susceptibility is characterized by a p-value, such as a p-value of less than 0.05, less than 0.01, less than 0.001, less than 0.0001, less than 0.00001, less than 0.000001, less than 0.0000001, less than 0.00000001, or less than 0.000000001. Other tests for significance can be used, for example, a Fisher-exact test. Other statistical tests of significance known to the skilled person are also contemplated and are also within scope of the disclosure.

In some preferred embodiments, the significance of increased or decreased susceptibility can be determined according to the ratio of measurements from a test subject to a reference subject. In some embodiments, losses or gains of one or more CNVs can be determined according to a threshold log₂ ratio determined by these measurements. In some embodiments, a log₂ ratio value greater than 0.35 is indicative of a gain of one or more CNVs. In some embodiments, a log₂ ratio value less than −0.35 is indicative of a loss of one or more CNVs. In some embodiments, the ratio of measurements from a test subject to a reference subject may be inverted such that the log 2 ratios of copy number gains are negative and the log 2 ratios of copy number losses are positive.

In some embodiments, the combined or overall susceptibility associated with a plurality of variants associated with a neurological disorder can also be assessed; for example, the genetic variations described herein to be associated with susceptibility to a neurological disorder can be combined with other common genetic risk factors. Combined risk for such genetic variants can be estimated in an analogous fashion to the methods described herein.

Calculating risk conferred by a particular genotype for the individual can be based on comparing the genotype of the individual to previously determined risk expressed, for example, as a relative risk (RR) or an odds ratio (OR), for the genotype, for example, for a heterozygous carrier of an at-risk variant for a neurological disorder. An odds ratio can be a statistical measure used as a metric of causality. For example, in genetic disease research it can be used to convey the significance of a variant in a disease cohort relative to an unaffected/normal cohort. The calculated risk for the individual can be the relative risk for a subject, or for a specific genotype of a subject, compared to the average population. The average population risk can be expressed as a weighted average of the risks of different genotypes, using results from a reference population, and the appropriate calculations to calculate the risk of a genotype group relative to the population can then be performed. Alternatively, the risk for an individual can be based on a comparison of particular genotypes, for example, heterozygous and/or homozygous carriers of an at-risk allele of a marker compared with non-carriers of the at-risk allele. Using the population average can, in certain embodiments, be more convenient, since it provides a measure that can be easy to interpret for the user, for example, a measure that gives the risk for the individual, based on his/her genotype, compared with the average in the population.

In some embodiments, the OR value can be calculated as follows: OR=(A/(N1−A))/(U/(N2−U)), where A=number of affected cases with variant, N1=total number of affected cases, U=number of unaffected cases with variant and N2=total number of unaffected cases. In circumstances where U=0, it is conventional to set U=1, so as to avoid infinities In some preferred embodiments the OR can be calculated essentially as above, except that where U OR A=0, 0.5 is added to all of A, Ni, U, N2. In another embodiment, a Fisher's Exact Test (FET) can be calculated using standard methods. In another embodiment, the p-values can be corrected for false discovery rate (FDR) using the Benjamini-Hochberg method (Benjamini Y. and Hochberg Y. 1995 J. Royal Statistical Society 57:289; Osborne J. A. and Barker C. A. 2007).

In certain embodiments of the disclosure, a genetic variation is correlated to a neurological disorder by referencing genetic variation data to a look-up table that comprises correlations between the genetic variation and a neurological disorder. The genetic variation in certain embodiments comprises at least one indication of the genetic variation. In some embodiments, the table comprises a correlation for one genetic variation. In other embodiments, the table comprises a correlation for a plurality of genetic variations In both scenarios, by referencing to a look-up table that gives an indication of a correlation between a genetic variation and a neurological disorder, a risk for a neurological disorder, or a susceptibility to a neurological disorder, can be identified in the individual from whom the nucleic acid sample is derived.

The present disclosure also pertains to methods of clinical screening, for example, diagnosis, prognosis, or theranosis of a subject performed by a medical professional using the methods disclosed herein. In other embodiments, the disclosure pertains to methods of screening performed by a layman. The layman can be a customer of a genotyping, microarray, exome sequencing, or whole genome sequencing service provider. The layman can also be a genotype, microarray, exome sequencing, or whole genome sequencing service provider, who performs genetic analysis on a DNA sample from an individual, in order to provide service related to genetic risk factors for particular traits or diseases, based on the genotype status of the subject obtained from use of the methods described herein. The resulting genotype or genetic information can be made available to the individual and can be compared to information about neurological disorders or risk of developing a neurological disorder associated with one or various genetic variations, including but not limited to, information from public or private genetic variation databases or literature and scientific publications. The screening applications of neurological disorder-associated genetic variations, as described herein, can, for example, be performed by an individual, a health professional, or a third party, for example a service provider who interprets genotype information from the subject. In some embodiments the genetic analysis is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory (i.e., the federal regulatory standards the U.S. that are specified in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) or equivalent laboratories in Europe and elsewhere in the world.

The information derived from analyzing sequence data can be communicated to any particular body, including the individual from which the nucleic acid sample or sequence data is derived, a guardian or representative of the individual, clinician, research professional, medical professional, service provider, and medical insurer or insurance company. Medical professionals can be, for example, doctors, nurses, medical laboratory technologists, and pharmacists. Research professionals can be, for example, principle investigators, research technicians, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate students.

In some embodiments, a professional can be assisted by determining whether specific genetic variants are present in a nucleic acid sample from a subject, and communicating information about genetic variants to a professional. After information about specific genetic variants is reported, a medical professional can take one or more actions that can affect subject care. For example, a medical professional can record information in the subject's medical record regarding the subject's risk of developing a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, a medical professional can record information regarding risk assessment, or otherwise transform the subject's medical record, to reflect the subject's current medical condition. In some embodiments, a medical professional can review and evaluate a subject's entire medical record and assess multiple treatment strategies for clinical intervention of a subject's condition.

A medical professional can initiate or modify treatment after receiving information regarding a subject's screening of a neurological disorder, for example. In some embodiments, a medical professional can recommend a change in therapy. In some embodiments, a medical professional can enroll a subject in a clinical trial for, by way of example, detecting correlations between a haplotype as described herein and any measurable or quantifiable parameter relating to the outcome of the treatment as described above.

In some embodiments, a medical professional can communicate information regarding a subject's screening of developing a neurological disorder to a subject or a subject's family. In some embodiments, a medical professional can provide a subject and/or a subject's family with information regarding a neurological disorder and risk assessment information, including treatment options, and referrals to specialists. In some embodiments, a medical professional can provide a copy of a subject's medical records to a specialist. In some embodiments, a research professional can apply information regarding a subject's risk of developing a neurological disorder to advance scientific research. In some embodiments, a research professional can obtain a subject's haplotype as described herein to evaluate a subject's enrollment, or continued participation, in a research study or clinical trial. In some embodiments, a research professional can communicate information regarding a subject's screening of a neurological disorder to a medical professional. In some embodiments, a research professional can refer a subject to a medical professional.

Any appropriate method can be used to communicate information to another person. For example, information can be given directly or indirectly to a professional and a laboratory technician can input a subject's genetic variation as described herein into a computer-based record. In some embodiments, information is communicated by making a physical alteration to medical or research records. For example, a medical professional can make a permanent notation or flag a medical record for communicating the risk assessment to other medical professionals reviewing the record. In addition, any type of communication can be used to communicate the risk assessment information. For example, mail, e-mail, telephone, and face-to-face interactions can be used. The information also can be communicated to a professional by making that information electronically available to the professional. For example, the information can be communicated to a professional by placing the information on a computer database such that the professional can access the information. In addition, the information can be communicated to a hospital, clinic, or research facility serving as an agent for the professional.

Results of these tests, and optionally interpretive information, can be returned to the subject, the health care provider or to a third party. The results can be communicated to the tested subject, for example, with a prognosis and optionally interpretive materials that can help the subject understand the test results and prognosis; used by a health care provider, for example, to determine whether to administer a specific drug, or whether a subject should be assigned to a specific category, for example, a category associated with a specific disease endophenotype, or with drug response or non-response; used by a third party such as a healthcare payer, for example, an insurance company or HMO, or other agency, to determine whether or not to reimburse a health care provider for services to the subject, or whether to approve the provision of services to the subject. For example, the healthcare payer can decide to reimburse a health care provider for treatments for a neurological disorder if the subject has a neurological disorder or has an increased risk of developing a neurological disorder.

Also provided herein are databases that include a list of genetic variations as described herein, and wherein the list can be largely or entirely limited to genetic variations identified as useful for screening a neurological disorder as described herein. The list can be stored, for example, on a flat file or computer-readable medium. The databases can further include information regarding one or more subjects, for example, whether a subject is affected or unaffected, clinical information such as endophenotype, age of onset of symptoms, any treatments administered and outcomes, for example, data relevant to pharmacogenomics, diagnostics, prognostics or theranostics, and other details, for example, data about the disorder in the subject, or environmental or other genetic factors. The databases can be used to detect correlations between a particular haplotype and the information regarding the subject.

The methods described herein can also include the generation of reports for use, for example, by a subject, care giver, or researcher, that include information regarding a subject's genetic variations, and optionally further information such as treatments administered, treatment history, medical history, predicted response, and actual response. The reports can be recorded in a tangible medium, e.g., a computer-readable disk, a solid state memory device, or an optical storage device.

Methods of Screening Using Variations in RNA and/or Polypeptides

In some embodiments of the disclosure, screening of a neurological disorder can be made by examining or comparing changes in expression, localization, binding partners, and composition of a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid associated with a neurological disorder, for example, in those instances where the genetic variations of the present disclosure results in a change in the composition or expression of the polypeptide and/or RNA, for example, mRNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs), and other noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). Thus, screening of a neurological disorder can be made by examining expression and/or composition of one of these polypeptides and/or RNA, or another polypeptide and/or RNA encoded by a nucleic acid associated with a neurological disorder, in those instances where the genetic variation of the present disclosure results in a change in the expression, localization, binding partners, and/or composition of the polypeptide and/or RNA. In some embodiments, screening can comprise diagnosing a subject. In some embodiments, screening can comprise determining a prognosis of a subject, for example, determining the susceptibility of developing a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, screening can comprise theranosing a subject.

The genetic variations described herein that show association to a neurological disorder can play a role through their effect on one or more of these nearby genes. For example, while not intending to be limited by theory, it is generally expected that a deletion of a chromosomal segment comprising a particular gene, or a fragment of a gene, can either result in an altered composition or expression, or both, of the encoded polypeptide and/or mRNA. Likewise, duplications, or high number copy number variations, are in general expected to result in increased expression of encoded polypeptide and/or RNA. Other possible mechanisms affecting genes within a genetic variation region include, for example, effects on transcription, effects on RNA splicing, alterations in relative amounts of alternative splice forms of mRNA, effects on RNA stability, effects on transport from the nucleus to cytoplasm, and effects on the efficiency and accuracy of translation. Thus, DNA variations can be detected directly, using the subjects unamplified or amplified genomic DNA, or indirectly, using RNA or DNA obtained from the subject's tissue(s) that are present in an aberrant form or expression level as a result of the genetic variations of the disclosure showing association to a neurological disorder. In another embodiment, DNA variations can be detected indirectly using a polypeptide or protein obtained from the subject's tissue(s) that is present in an aberrant form or expression level as a result of genetic variations of the disclosure showing association to the neurological disorder. In another embodiment, an aberrant form or expression level of a polypeptide or protein that results from one or more genetic variations of the disclosure showing association to the neurological disorder can be detected indirectly via another polypeptide or protein present in the same biological/cellular pathway that is modulated or interacts with said polypeptide or protein that results from one or more genetic variations of the disclosure. In some embodiments, the genetic variations of the disclosure showing association to a neurological disorder can affect the expression of a gene within the genetic variation region. In some embodiments, a genetic variation affecting an exonic region of a gene can affect, disrupt, or modulate the expression of the gene. In some embodiments, a genetic variation affecting an intergenic region of a gene can affect, disrupt, or modulate the expression of the gene.

Certain genetic variation regions can have flanking duplicated segments, and genes within such segments can have altered expression and/or composition as a result of such genomic alterations. Regulatory elements affecting gene expression can be located far away, even as far as tens or hundreds of kilobases away, from the gene that is regulated by said regulatory elements. Thus, in some embodiments, regulatory elements for genes that are located outside the genetic variation region can be located within the genetic variation, and thus be affected by the genetic variation. It is thus contemplated that the detection of the genetic variations described herein, can be used for assessing expression for one or more of associated genes not directly impacted by the genetic variations. In some embodiments, a genetic variation affecting an intergenic region of a gene can affect, disrupt, or modulate the expression of a gene located elsewhere in the genome, such as described above. For example, a genetic variation affecting an intergenic region of a gene can affect, disrupt, or modulate the expression of a transcription factor, located elsewhere in the genome, which regulates the gene.

In some embodiments, genetic variations of the disclosure showing association to a neurological disorder can affect polypeptide expression at the translational level. It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this can occur by increased or decreased expression of one or more microRNAs (miRNAs) that regulates expression of a polypeptide known to be important, or implicated, in the cause, onset, or progression of the neurological disease. Increased or decreased expression of the one or more miRNAs can result from gain or loss of the whole miRNA gene, disruption or impairment of a portion of the gene (e.g., by an indel or CNV), or even a single base change (SNP or SNV) that produces an altered, non-functional or aberrant functioning miRNA sequence. It can also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the expression of polypeptide, for example, one known to cause a neurological disease by increased or decreased expression, can result due to a genetic variation that results in alteration of an existing miRNA binding site within the polypeptide's mRNA transcript, or even creates a new miRNA binding site that leads to aberrant polypeptide expression.

A variety of methods can be used for detecting polypeptide composition and/or expression levels, including but not limited to enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), Western blots, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, peptide arrays, colorimetry, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, immunoprecipitations, immunoassays, and immunofluorescence and other methods well-known in the art. A test nucleic acid sample from a subject can be assessed for the presence of an alteration in the expression and/or an alteration in composition of the polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid associated with a neurological disorder. An “alteration” in the polypeptide expression or composition, as used herein, refers to an alteration in expression or composition in a test nucleic acid sample, as compared to the expression or composition of the polypeptide in a control nucleic acid sample. Such alteration can, for example, be an alteration in the quantitative polypeptide expression or can be an alteration in the qualitative polypeptide expression, for example, expression of a mutant polypeptide or of a different splicing variant, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, screening of a neurological disorder can be made by detecting a particular splicing variant encoded by a nucleic acid associated with a neurological disorder, or a particular pattern of splicing variants.

Antibodies can be polyclonal or monoclonal and can be labeled or unlabeled. An intact antibody or a fragment thereof can be used. The term “labeled”, with regard to the probe or antibody, is intended to encompass direct labeling of the probe or antibody by coupling a detectable substance to the probe or antibody, as well as indirect labeling of the probe or antibody by reactivity with another reagent that is directly labeled as previously described herein. Other non-limiting examples of indirect labeling include detection of a primary antibody using a labeled secondary antibody, for example, a fluorescently-labeled secondary antibody and end-labeling of a DNA probe with biotin such that it can be detected with fluorescently-labeled streptavidin.

Detecting Genetic Variations Associated with Parkinson's Disease

Described herein, are methods that can be used to detect genetic variations. Detecting specific genetic variations, for example polymorphic markers and/or haplotypes, copy number, absence or presence of an allele, or genotype associated with a neurological disorder as described herein, can be accomplished by methods known in the art for analyzing nucleic acids and/or detecting sequences at polymorphic or genetically variable sites, for example, amplification techniques, hybridization techniques, sequencing, arrays, or any combination thereof. Thus, by use of these methods disclosed herein or other methods available to the person skilled in the art, one or more alleles at polymorphic markers, including microsatellites, SNPs, SNVs, indels, CNVs, or other types of genetic variations, can be identified in a sample obtained from a subject.

Nucleic Acids

The nucleic acids and polypeptides described herein can be used in methods and kits of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, aptamers that specifically bind the nucleic acids and polypeptides described herein can be used in methods and kits of the present disclosure. As used herein, a nucleic acid can comprise a deoxyribonucleotide (DNA) or ribonucleotide (RNA), whether singular or in polymers, naturally occurring or non-naturally occurring, double-stranded or single-stranded, coding, for example a translated gene, or non-coding, for example a regulatory region, or any fragments, derivatives, mimetics or complements thereof. In some embodiments, nucleic acids can comprise oligonucleotides, nucleotides, polynucleotides, nucleic acid sequences, genomic sequences, complementary DNA (cDNA), antisense nucleic acids, DNA regions, probes, primers, genes, regulatory regions, introns, exons, open-reading frames, binding sites, target nucleic acids and allele-specific nucleic acids.

A “probe,” as used herein, includes a nucleic acid fragment for examining a nucleic acid in a specimen using the hybridization reaction based on the complementarity of nucleic acid.

A “hybrid” as used herein, includes a double strand formed between any one of the abovementioned nucleic acid, within the same type, or across different types, including DNA-DNA, DNA-RNA, RNA-RNA or the like.

“Isolated” nucleic acids, as used herein, are separated from nucleic acids that normally flank the gene or nucleotide sequence (as in genomic sequences) and/or has been completely or partially purified from other transcribed sequences (e.g., as in an RNA library). For example, isolated nucleic acids of the disclosure can be substantially isolated with respect to the complex cellular milieu in which it naturally occurs, or culture medium when produced by recombinant techniques, or chemical precursors or other chemicals when chemically synthesized. In some instances, the isolated material can form part of a composition, for example, a crude extract containing other substances, buffer system or reagent mix. In some embodiments, the material can be purified to essential homogeneity using methods known in the art, for example, by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) or column chromatography (e.g., HPLC). With regard to genomic DNA (gDNA), the term “isolated” also can refer to nucleic acids that are separated from the chromosome with which the genomic DNA is naturally associated. For example, the isolated nucleic acid molecule can contain less than about 250 kb, 200 kb, 150 kb, 100 kb, 75 kb, 50 kb, 25 kb, 10 kb, 5 kb, 4 kb, 3 kb, 2 kb, 1 kb, 0.5 kb or 0.1 kb of the nucleotides that flank the nucleic acid molecule in the gDNA of the cell from which the nucleic acid molecule is derived.

Nucleic acids can be fused to other coding or regulatory sequences can be considered isolated. For example, recombinant DNA contained in a vector is included in the definition of “isolated” as used herein. In some embodiments, isolated nucleic acids can include recombinant DNA molecules in heterologous host cells or heterologous organisms, as well as partially or substantially purified DNA molecules in solution. Isolated nucleic acids also encompass in vivo and in vitro RNA transcripts of the DNA molecules of the present disclosure. An isolated nucleic acid molecule or nucleotide sequence can be synthesized chemically or by recombinant means. Such isolated nucleotide sequences can be useful, for example, in the manufacture of the encoded polypeptide, as probes for isolating homologous sequences (e.g., from other mammalian species), for gene mapping (e.g., by in situ hybridization with chromosomes), or for detecting expression of the gene, in tissue (e.g., human tissue), such as by Northern blot analysis or other hybridization techniques disclosed herein. The disclosure also pertains to nucleic acid sequences that hybridize under high stringency hybridization conditions, such as for selective hybridization, to a nucleotide sequence described herein Such nucleic acid sequences can be detected and/or isolated by allele- or sequence-specific hybridization (e.g., under high stringency conditions). Stringency conditions and methods for nucleic acid hybridizations are well known to the skilled person (see, e.g., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Ausubel, F. et al., John Wiley & Sons, (1998), and Kraus, M. and Aaronson, S., Methods Enzymol., 200:546-556 (1991), the entire teachings of which are incorporated by reference herein.

Calculations of “identity” or “percent identity” between two or more nucleotide or amino acid sequences can be determined by aligning the sequences for optimal comparison purposes (e.g., gaps can be introduced in the sequence of a first sequence). The nucleotides at corresponding positions are then compared, and the percent identity between the two sequences is a function of the number of identical positions shared by the sequences (i.e., % identity=# of identical positions/total # of positions×100). For example, a position in the first sequence is occupied by the same nucleotide as the corresponding position in the second sequence, then the molecules are identical at that position. The percent identity between the two sequences is a function of the number of identical positions shared by the sequences, taking into account the number of gaps, and the length of each gap, which need to be introduced for optimal alignment of the two sequences.

In some embodiments, the length of a sequence aligned for comparison purposes is at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95%, of the length of the reference sequence. The actual comparison of the two sequences can be accomplished by well-known methods, for example, using a mathematical algorithm. A non-limiting example of such a mathematical algorithm is described in Karlin, S. and Altschul, S., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 90-5873-5877 (1993). Such an algorithm is incorporated into the NBLAST and XBLAST programs (version 2.0), as described in Altschul, S. et al., Nucleic Acids Res., 25:3389-3402 (1997). When utilizing BLAST and Gapped BLAST programs, any relevant parameters of the respective programs (e.g., NBLAST) can be used. For example, parameters for sequence comparison can be set at score=100, word length=12, or can be varied (e.g., W=5 or W=20). Other examples include the algorithm of Myers and Miller, CABIOS (1989), ADVANCE, ADAM, BLAT, and FASTA. In some embodiments, the percent identity between two amino acid sequences can be accomplished using, for example, the GAP program in the GCG software package (Accelrys, Cambridge, UK).

“Probes” or “primers” can be oligonucleotides that hybridize in a base-specific manner to a complementary strand of a nucleic acid molecule. Probes can include primers, which can be a single-stranded oligonucleotide probe that can act as a point of initiation of template-directed DNA synthesis using methods including but not limited to, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ligase chain reaction (LCR) for amplification of a target sequence. Oligonucleotides, as described herein, can include segments or fragments of nucleic acid sequences, or their complements. In some embodiments, DNA segments can be between 5 and 10,000 contiguous bases, and can range from 5, 10, 12, 15, 20, or 25 nucleotides to 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 or 10,000 nucleotides. In addition to DNA and RNA, probes and primers can include polypeptide nucleic acids (PNA), as described in Nielsen, P. et al., Science 254: 1497-1500 (1991). A probe or primer can comprise a region of nucleotide sequence that hybridizes to at least about 15, typically about 20-25, and in certain embodiments about 40, 50, 60 or 75, consecutive nucleotides of a nucleic acid molecule.

The present disclosure also provides isolated nucleic acids, for example, probes or primers, that contain a fragment or portion that can selectively hybridize to a nucleic acid that comprises, or consists of, a nucleotide sequence, wherein the nucleotide sequence can comprise at least one polymorphism or polymorphic allele contained in the genetic variations described herein or the wild-type nucleotide that is located at the same position, or the compliments thereof. In some embodiments, the probe or primer can be at least 70% identical, at least 80% identical, at least 85% identical, at least 90% identical, or at least 95% identical, to the contiguous nucleotide sequence or to the complement of the contiguous nucleotide sequence.

In some embodiments, a nucleic acid probe can be an oligonucleotide capable of hybridizing with a complementary region of a gene associated with a neurological disorder containing a genetic variation described herein. The nucleic acid fragments of the disclosure can be used as probes or primers in assays such as those described herein.

The nucleic acids of the disclosure, such as those described above, can be identified and isolated using standard molecular biology techniques well known to the skilled person. In some embodiments, DNA can be amplified and/or can be labeled (e.g., radiolabeled, fluorescently labeled) and used as a probe for screening, for example, a cDNA library derived from an organism. cDNA can be derived from mRNA and can be contained in a suitable vector. For example, corresponding clones can be isolated, DNA obtained fallowing in vivo excision, and the cloned insert can be sequenced in either or both orientations by art-recognized methods to identify the correct reading frame encoding a polypeptide of the appropriate molecular weight. Using these or similar methods, the polypeptide and the DNA encoding the polypeptide can be isolated, sequenced and further characterized.

In some embodiments, nucleic acid can comprise one or more polymorphisms, variations, or mutations, for example, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), copy number variations (CNVs), for example, insertions, deletions, inversions, and translocations. In some embodiments, nucleic acids can comprise analogs, for example, phosphorothioates, phosphoramidates, methyl phosphonate, chiralmethyl phosphonates, 2-O-methyl ribonucleotides, or modified nucleic acids, for example, modified backbone residues or linkages, or nucleic acids combined with carbohydrates, lipids, polypeptide or other materials, or peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), for example, chromatin, ribosomes, and transcriptosomes. In some embodiments nucleic acids can comprise nucleic acids in various structures, for example, A DNA, B DNA, Z-form DNA, siRNA, tRNA, and ribozymes. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid may be naturally or non-naturally polymorphic, for example, having one or more sequence differences, for example, additions, deletions and/or substitutions, as compared to a reference sequence. In some embodiments, a reference sequence can be based on publicly available information, for example, the U.C. Santa Cruz Human Genome Browser Gateway (genome.ucsc.edu/cgi-bin/hgGateway) or the NCBI website (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). In some embodiments, a reference sequence can be determined by a practitioner of the present disclosure using methods well known in the art, for example, by sequencing a reference nucleic acid.

In some embodiment a probe can hybridize to an allele, SNP, or CNV as described herein. In some embodiments, the probe can bind to another marker sequence associated with a neurological disorder as described herein.

One of skill in the art would know how to design a probe so that sequence specific hybridization can occur only if a particular allele is present in a genomic sequence from a test nucleic acid sample. The disclosure can also be reduced to practice using any convenient genotyping method, including commercially available technologies and methods for genotyping particular genetic variations

Control probes can also be used, for example, a probe that binds a less variable sequence, for example, a repetitive DNA associated with a centromere of a chromosome, can be used as a control. In some embodiments, probes can be obtained from commercial sources. In some embodiments, probes can be synthesized, for example, chemically or in vitro, or made from chromosomal or genomic DNA through standard techniques. In some embodiments sources of DNA that can be used include genomic DNA, cloned DNA sequences, somatic cell hybrids that contain one, or a part of one, human chromosome along with the normal chromosome complement of the host, and chromosomes purified by flow cytometry or microdissection. The region of interest can be isolated through cloning, or by site-specific amplification using PCR.

One or more nucleic acids for example, a probe or primer, can also be labeled, for example, by direct labeling, to comprise a detectable label. A detectable label can comprise any label capable of detection by a physical, chemical, or a biological process for example, a radioactive label, such as ³²P or ³H, a fluorescent label, such as FITC, a chromophore label, an affinity-ligand label, an enzyme label, such as alkaline phosphatase, horseradish peroxidase, or 12 galactosidase, an enzyme cofactor label, a hapten conjugate label, such as digoxigenin or dinitrophenyl, a Raman signal generating label, a magnetic label, a spin label, an epitope label, such as the FLAG or HA epitope, a luminescent label, a heavy atom label, a nanoparticle label, an electrochemical label, a light scattering label, a spherical shell label, semiconductor nanocrystal label, such as quantum dots (described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,207,392), and probes labeled with any other signal generating label known to those of skill in the art, wherein a label can allow the probe to be visualized with or without a secondary detection molecule. A nucleotide can be directly incorporated into a probe with standard techniques, for example, nick translation, random priming, and PCR labeling. A “signal,” as used herein, include a signal suitably detectable and measurable by appropriate means, including fluorescence, radioactivity, chemiluminescence, and the like.

Non-limiting examples of label moieties useful for detection include, without limitation, suitable enzymes such as horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, beta-galactosidase, or acetylcholinesterase; members of a binding pair that are capable of forming complexes such as streptavidin/biotin, avidin/biotin or an antigen/antibody complex including, for example, rabbit IgG and anti-rabbit IgG; fluorophores such as umbelliferone, fluorescein, fluorescein isothiocyanate, rhodamine, tetramethyl rhodamine, eosin, green fluorescent protein, erythrosin, coumarin, methyl coumarin, pyrene, malachite green, stilbene, lucifer yellow, Cascade Blue, Texas Red, dichlorotriazinylamine fluorescein, dansyl chloride, phycoerythrin, fluorescent lanthanide complexes such as those including Europium and Terbium, cyanine dye family members, such as Cy3 and Cy5, molecular beacons and fluorescent derivatives thereof, as well as others known in the art as described, for example, in Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Joseph R. Lakowicz (Editor), Plenum Pub Corp, 2nd edition (July 1999) and the 6th Edition of the Molecular Probes Handbook by Richard P. Hoagland; a luminescent material such as luminol; light scattering or plasmon resonant materials such as gold or silver particles or quantum dots; or radioactive material include ¹⁴C, ¹²³I, ¹²⁴, ¹²⁵I, Tc99m, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S or ³H.

Other labels can also be used in the methods of the present disclosure, for example, backbone labels. Backbone labels comprise nucleic acid stains that bind nucleic acids in a sequence independent manner. Non-limiting examples include intercalating dyes such as phenanthridines and acridines (e.g., ethidium bromide, propidium iodide, hexidium iodide, dihydroethidium, ethidium homodimer-1 and -2, ethidium monoazide, and ACMA); some minor grove binders such as indoles and imidazoles (e.g., Hoechst 33258, Hoechst 33342, Hoechst 34580 and DAPI); and miscellaneous nucleic acid stains such as acridine orange (also capable of intercalating), 7-AAD, actinomycin D, LDS751, and hydroxystilbamidine. All of the aforementioned nucleic acid stains are commercially available from suppliers such as Molecular Probes, Inc. Still other examples of nucleic acid stains include the following dyes from Molecular Probes: cyanine dyes such as SYTOX Blue, SYTOX Green, SYTOX Orange, POPO-1, POPO-3, YOYO-1, YOYO-3, TOTO-1, TOTO-3, JOJO-1, LOLO-1, BOBO-1, BOBO-3, PO-PRO-1, PO-PRO-3, BO-PRO-1, BO-PRO-3, TO-PRO-1, TO-PRO-3, TO-PRO-5, JO-PRO-1, LO-PRO-1, YO-PRO-1, YO-PRO-3, PicoGreen, OliGreen, RiboGreen, SYBR Gold, SYBR Green I, SYBR Green II, SYBR DX, SYTO-40, -41, -42, -43, -44, -45 (blue), SYTO-13, -16, -24, -21, -23, -12, -11, -20, -22, -15, -14, -25 (green), SYTO-81, -80, -82, -83, -84, -85 (orange), SYTO-64, -17, -59, -61, -62, -60, -63 (red).

In some embodiments, fluorophores of different colors can be chosen, for example, 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin-3-acetic acid (AMCA), 5-(and-6)-carboxy-X-rhodamine, lissamine rhodamine B, 5-(and-6)-carboxyfluorescein, fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate (FITC), 7-diethylaminocoumarin-3-carboxylic acid, tetramethylrhodamine-5-(and-6)-isothiocyanate, 5-(and-6)-carboxytetramethylrhodamine, 7-hydroxycoumarin-3-carboxylic acid, 6-[fluorescein 5-(and-6)-carboxamido]hexanoic acid, N-(4,4-difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4-bora-3a,4a diaza-3-indacenepropionic acid, eosin-5-isothiocyanate, erythrosin-5-isothiocyanate, TRITC, rhodamine, tetramethylrhodamine, R-phycoerythrin, Cy-3, Cy-5, Cy-7, Texas Red, Phar-Red, allophycocyanin (APC), and CASCADE™ blue acetylazide, such that each probe in or not in a set can be distinctly visualized. In some embodiments, fluorescently labeled probes can be viewed with a fluorescence microscope and an appropriate filter for each fluorophore, or by using dual or triple band-pass filter sets to observe multiple fluorophores. In some embodiments, techniques such as flow cytometry can be used to examine the hybridization pattern of the probes.

In other embodiments, the probes can be indirectly labeled, for example, with biotin or digoxygenin, or labeled with radioactive isotopes such as ³²P and/or ³H. As a non-limiting example, a probe indirectly labeled with biotin can be detected by avidin conjugated to a detectable marker. For example, avidin can be conjugated to an enzymatic marker such as alkaline phosphatase or horseradish peroxidase. In some embodiments, enzymatic markers can be detected using colorimetric reactions using a substrate and/or a catalyst for the enzyme. In some embodiments, catalysts for alkaline phosphatase can be used, for example, 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolylphosphate and nitro blue tetrazolium. In some embodiments, a catalyst can be used for horseradish peroxidase, for example, diaminobenzoate.

Methods of Detecting Genetic Variations

In some embodiments, standard techniques for genotyping for the presence genetic variations, for example, amplification, can be used. Amplification of nucleic acids can be accomplished using methods known in the art. Generally, sequence information from the region of interest can be used to design oligonucleotide primers that can be identical or similar in sequence to opposite strands of a template to be amplified. In some embodiments, amplification methods can include but are not limited to, fluorescence-based techniques utilizing PCR, for example, ligase chain reaction (LCR), Nested PCR, transcription amplification, self-sustained sequence replication, nucleic acid based sequence amplification (NASBA), and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA). Guidelines for selecting primers for PCR amplification are well known in the art. In some embodiments, a computer program can be used to design primers, for example, Oligo (National Biosciences, Inc, Plymouth Minn.), MacVector (Kodak/IBI), and GCG suite of sequence analysis programs.

In some embodiments, commercial methodologies available for genotyping, for example, SNP genotyping, can be used, but are not limited to, TaqMan genotyping assays (Applied Biosystems), SNPlex platforms (Applied Biosystems), gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, size exclusion chromatography, mass spectrometry, for example, MassARRAY system (Sequenom), minisequencing methods, real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Bio-Plex system (BioRad), CEQ and SNPstream systems (Beckman), array hybridization technology, for example, Affymetrix GeneChip (Perlegen), BeadArray Technologies, for example, Illumina GoldenGate and Infinium assays, array tag technology, Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA), and endonuclease-based fluorescence hybridization technology (Invader; Third Wave). PCR can be a procedure in which target nucleic acid is amplified in a manner similar to that described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,683,195 and subsequent modifications of the procedure described therein. PCR can include a three phase temperature cycle of denaturation of DNA into single strands, annealing of primers to the denatured strands, and extension of the primers by a thermostable DNA polymerase enzyme. This cycle can be repeated so that there are enough copies to be detected and analyzed. In some embodiments, real-time quantitative PCR can be used to determine genetic variations, wherein quantitative PCR can permit both detection and quantification of a DNA sequence in a nucleic acid sample, for example, as an absolute number of copies or as a relative amount when normalized to DNA input or other normalizing genes. In some embodiments, methods of quantification can include the use of fluorescent dyes that can intercalate with double-stranded DNA, and modified DNA oligonucleotide probes that can fluoresce when hybridized with a complementary DNA.

In some embodiments of the disclosure, a nucleic acid sample obtained from the subject can be collected and PCR can used to amplify a fragment of nucleic acid that comprises one or more genetic variations that can be indicative of a susceptibility to a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, detection of genetic variations can be accomplished by expression analysis, for example, by using quantitative PCR. In some embodiments, this technique can assess the presence or absense of a genetic alteration in the expression or composition of one or more polypeptides or splicing variants encoded by a nucleic acid associated with a neurological disorder.

In some embodiments, the nucleic acid sample from a subject containing a SNP can be amplified by PCR prior to detection with a probe. In such an embodiment, the amplified DNA serves as the template for a detection probe and, in some embodiments, an enhancer probe. Certain embodiments of the detection probe, the enhancer probe, and/or the primers used for amplification of the template by PCR can comprise the use of modified bases, for example, modified A, T, C, G, and U, wherein the use of modified bases can be useful for adjusting the melting temperature of the nucleotide probe and/or primer to the template DNA, In some embodiments, modified bases are used in the design of the detection nucleotide probe. Any modified base known to the skilled person can be selected in these methods, and the selection of suitable bases is well within the scope of the skilled person based on the teachings herein and known bases available from commercial sources as known to the skilled person.

In some embodiments, identification of genetic variations can be accomplished using hybridization methods. The presence of a specific marker allele or a particular genomic segment comprising a genetic variation, or representative of a genetic variation, can be indicated by sequence-specific hybridization of a nucleic acid probe specific for the particular allele or the genetic variation in a nucleic acid sample that has or has not been amplified but methods described herein. The presence of more than one specific marker allele or several genetic variations can be indicated by using two or more sequence-specific nucleic acid probes, wherein each is specific for a particular allele and/or genetic variation.

Hybridization can be performed by methods well known to the person skilled in the art, for example, hybridization techniques such as fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), Southern analysis, Northern analysis, or in situ hybridization. In some embodiments, hybridization refers to specific hybridization, wherein hybridization can be performed with no mismatches. Specific hybridization, if present, can be using standard methods. In some embodiments, if specific hybridization occurs between a nucleic acid probe and the nucleic acid in the nucleic acid sample, the nucleic acid sample can contain a sequence that can be complementary to a nucleotide present in the nucleic acid probe. In some embodiments, if a nucleic acid probe can contain a particular allele of a polymorphic marker, or particular alleles for a plurality of markers, specific hybridization is indicative of the nucleic acid being completely complementary to the nucleic acid probe, including the particular alleles at polymorphic markers within the probe. In some embodiments a probe can contain more than one marker alleles of a particular haplotype, for example, a probe can contain alleles complementary to 2, 3, 4, 5 or all of the markers that make up a particular haplotype. In some embodiments detection of one or more particular markers of the haplotype in the nucleic acid sample is indicative that the source of the nucleic acid sample has the particular haplotype.

In some embodiments, PCR conditions and primers can be developed that amplify a product only when the variant allele is present or only when the wild type allele is present, for example, allele-specific PCR. In some embodiments of allele-specific PCR, a method utilizing a detection oligonucleotide probe comprising a fluorescent moiety or group at its 3′ terminus and a quencher at its 5′ terminus, and an enhancer oligonucleotide, can be employed, as described by Kutyavin et al. (Nucleic Acid Res. 34:e128 (2006)).

An allele-specific primer/probe can be an oligonucleotide that is specific for particular a polymorphism can be prepared using standard methods. In some embodiments, allele-specific oligonucleotide probes can specifically hybridize to a nucleic acid region that contains a genetic variation. In some embodiments, hybridization conditions can be selected such that a nucleic acid probe can specifically bind to the sequence of interest, for example, the variant nucleic acid sequence.

In some embodiments, allele-specific restriction digest analysis can be used to detect the existence of a polymorphic variant of a polymorphism, if alternate polymorphic variants of the polymorphism can result in the creation or elimination of a restriction site. Allele-specific restriction digests can be performed, for example, with the particular restriction enzyme that can differentiate the alleles. In some embodiments, PCR can be used to amplify a region comprising the polymorphic site, and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis can be conducted. In some embodiments, for sequence variants that do not alter a common restriction site, mutagenic primers can be designed that can introduce one or more restriction sites when the variant allele is present or when the wild type allele is present.

In some embodiments, fluorescence polarization template-directed dye-terminator incorporation (FP-TDI) can be used to determine which of multiple polymorphic variants of a polymorphism can be present in a subject. Unlike the use of allele-specific probes or primers, this method can employ primers that can terminate adjacent to a polymorphic site, so that extension of the primer by a single nucleotide can result in incorporation of a nucleotide complementary to the polymorphic variant at the polymorphic site.

In some embodiments, DNA containing an amplified portion can be dot-blotted, using standard methods and the blot contacted with the oligonucleotide probe. The presence of specific hybridization of the probe to the DNA can then be detected. The methods can include determining the genotype of a subject with respect to both copies of the polymorphic site present in the genome, wherein if multiple polymorphic variants exist at a site, this can be appropriately indicated by specifying which variants are present in a subject. Any of the detection means described herein can be used to determine the genotype of a subject with respect to one or both copies of the polymorphism present in the subject's genome.

In some embodiments, a peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probe can be used in addition to, or instead of, a nucleic acid probe in the methods described herein. A PNA can be a DNA mimic having a peptide-like, inorganic backbone, for example, N-(2-aminoethyl) glycine units with an organic base (A, G, C, T or U) attached to the glycine nitrogen via a methylene carbonyl linker.

Nucleic acid sequence analysis can also be used to detect genetic variations, for example, genetic variations can be detected by sequencing exons, introns, 5′ untranslated sequences, or 3′ untranslated sequences. One or more methods of nucleic acid analysis that are available to those skilled in the art can be used to detect genetic variations, including but not limited to, direct manual sequencing, automated fluorescent sequencing, single-stranded conformation polymorphism assays (SSCP); clamped denaturing gel electrophoresis (CDGE); denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE), two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DGE or TDGE); conformational sensitive gel electrophoresis (CSGE); denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC), infrared matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (IR-MALDI) mass spectrometry, mobility shift analysis, quantitative real-time PCR, restriction enzyme analysis, heteroduplex analysis; chemical mismatch cleavage (CMC), RNase protection assays, use of polypeptides that recognize nucleotide mismatches, allele-specific PCR, real-time pyrophosphate DNA sequencing, PCR amplification in combination with denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (dHPLC), and combinations of such methods.

Sequencing can be accomplished through classic Sanger sequencing methods, which are known in the art. In some embodiments sequencing can be performed using high-throughput sequencing methods some of which allow detection of a sequenced nucleotide immediately after or upon its incorporation into a growing strand, for example, detection of sequence in substantially real time or real time. In some cases, high throughput sequencing generates at least 1,000, at least 5,000, at least 10,000, at least 20,000, at least 30,000, at least 40,000, at least 50,000, at least 100,000 or at least 500,000 sequence reads per hour; with each read being at least 50, at least 60, at least 70, at least 80, at least 90, at least 100, at least 120 or at least 150 bases per read (or 500-1,000 bases per read for 454).

High-throughput sequencing methods can include but are not limited to, Massively Parallel Signature Sequencing (MPSS, Lynx Therapeutics), Polony sequencing, 454 pyrosequencing, Illumina (Solexa) sequencing, SOLiD sequencing, on semiconductor sequencing, DNA nanoball sequencing, Helioscope™ single molecule sequencing, Single Molecule SMRT™ sequencing, Single Molecule real time (RNAP) sequencing, Nanopore DNA sequencing, and/or sequencing by hybridization, for example, a non-enzymatic method that uses a DNA microarray, or microfluidic Sanger sequencing.

In some embodiments, high-throughput sequencing can involve the use of technology available by Helicos BioSciences Corporation (Cambridge, Mass.) such as the Single Molecule Sequencing by Synthesis (SMSS) method. SMSS is unique because it allows for sequencing the entire human genome in up to 24 hours. This fast sequencing method also allows for detection of a SNP/nucleotide in a sequence in substantially real time or real time. Finally, SMSS is powerful because, like the MIP technology, it does not use a pre-amplification step prior to hybridization. SMSS does not use any amplification. SMSS is described in US Publication Application Nos. 20060024711; 20060024678; 20060012793; 20060012784; and 20050100932. In some embodiments, high-throughput sequencing involves the use of technology available by 454 Life Sciences, Inc. (a Roche company, Branford, Conn.) such as the PicoTiterPlate device which includes a fiber optic plate that transmits chemiluminescent signal generated by the sequencing reaction to be recorded by a CCD camera in the instrument. This use of fiber optics allows for the detection of a minimum of 20 million base pairs in 4.5 hours.

In some embodiments, PCR-amplified single-strand nucleic acid can be hybridized to a primer and incubated with a polymerase, ATP sulfurylase, luciferase, apyrase, and the substrates luciferin and adenosine 5′ phosphosulfate. Next, deoxynucleotide triphosphates corresponding to the bases A, C, G, and T (U) can be added sequentially. A base incorporation can be accompanied by release of pyrophosphate, which can be converted to ATP by sulfurylase, which can drive synthesis of oxyluciferin and the release of visible light. Since pyrophosphate release can be equimolar with the number of incorporated bases, the light given off can be proportional to the number of nucleotides adding in any one step. The process can repeat until the entire sequence can be determined. In some embodiments, pyrosequencing can be utilized to analyze amplicons to determine whether breakpoints are present. In some embodiments, pyrosequencing can map surrounding sequences as an internal quality control.

Pyrosequencing analysis methods are known in the art. Sequence analysis can include a four-color sequencing by ligation scheme (degenerate ligation), which involves hybridizing an anchor primer to one of four positions. Then an enzymatic ligation reaction of the anchor primer to a population of degenerate nonamers that are labeled with fluorescent dyes can be performed. At any given cycle, the population of nonamers that is used can be structured such that the identity of one of its positions can be correlated with the identity of the fluorophore attached to that nonamer. To the extent that the ligase discriminates for complementarily at that queried position, the fluorescent signal can allow the inference of the identity of the base. After performing the ligation and four-color imaging, the anchor primer: nonamer complexes can be stripped and a new cycle begins. Methods to image sequence information after performing ligation are known in the art.

In some embodiments, analysis by restriction enzyme digestion can be used to detect a particular genetic variation if the genetic variation results in creation or elimination of one or more restriction sites relative to a reference sequence. In some embodiments, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis can be conducted, wherein the digestion pattern of the relevant DNA fragment indicates the presence or absence of the particular genetic variation in the nucleic acid sample.

In some embodiments, arrays of oligonucleotide probes that can be complementary to target nucleic acid sequence segments from a subject can be used to identify genetic variations. In some embodiments, an array of oligonucleotide probes comprises an oligonucleotide array, for example, a microarray. In some embodiments, the present disclosure features arrays that include a substrate having a plurality of addressable areas, and methods of using them. At least one area of the plurality includes a nucleic acid probe that binds specifically to a sequence comprising a genetic variation, and can be used to detect the absence or presence of the genetic variation, for example, one or more SNPs, microsatellites, or CNVs, as described herein, to determine or identify an allele or genotype. For example, the array can include one or more nucleic acid probes that can be used to detect a genetic variation associated with a gene and/or gene product. In some embodiments, the array can further comprise at least one area that includes a nucleic acid probe that can be used to specifically detect another marker associated with a neurological disorder, for example, Parkinson's Disease, as described herein.

Microarray hybridization can be performed by hybridizing a nucleic acid of interest, for example, a nucleic acid encompassing a genetic variation, with the array and detecting hybridization using nucleic acid probes. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid of interest is amplified prior to hybridization. Hybridization and detecting can be carried out according to standard methods described in Published PCT Applications: WO 92/10092 and WO 95/11995, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,424,186. For example, an array can be scanned to determine the position on the array to which the nucleic acid hybridizes. The hybridization data obtained from the scan can be, for example, in the form of fluorescence intensities as a function of location on the array.

Arrays can be formed on substrates fabricated with materials such as paper; glass; plastic, for example, polypropylene, nylon, or polystyrene; polyacrylamide; nitrocellulose; silicon; optical fiber; or any other suitable solid or semisolid support; and can be configured in a planar, for example, glass plates or silicon chips); or three dimensional, for example, pins, fibers, beads, particles, microtiter wells, and capillaries, configuration.

Methods for generating arrays are known in the art and can include for example; photolithographic methods (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,143,854, 5,510,270 and 5,527,681); mechanical methods, for example, directed-flow methods (U.S. Pat. No. 5,384,261); pin-based methods (U.S. Pat. No. 5,288,514); bead-based techniques (PCT US/93/04145); solid phase oligonucleotide synthesis methods; or by other methods known to a person skilled in the art (see, e.g., Bier, F. F., et al. Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol 109:433-53 (2008); Hoheisel, J. D., Nat Rev Genet 7: 200-10 (2006); Fan, J. B., et al. Methods Enzymol 410:57-73 (2006); Raqoussis, J. & Elvidge, G., Expert Rev Mol Design 6: 145-52 (2006); Mockler, T. C., et al. Genomics 85: 1-15 (2005), and references cited therein, the entire teachings of each of which are incorporated by reference herein). Many additional descriptions of the preparation and use of oligonucleotide arrays for detection of polymorphisms can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,858,394, 6,429,027, 5,445,934, 5,700,637, 5,744,305, 5,945,334, 6,054,270, 6,300,063, 6,733,977, 7,364,858, EP 619 321, and EP 373 203, the entire teachings of which are incorporated by reference herein. Methods for array production, hybridization, and analysis are also described in Snijders et al., Nat. Genetics 29:263-264 (2001); Klein et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 96:4494-4499 (1999); Albertson et al., Breast Cancer Research and Treatment 78:289-298 (2003); and Snijders et al., “BAC microarray based comparative genomic hybridization,” in: Zhao et al. (eds), Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana Press, 2002.

In some embodiments, oligonucleotide probes forming an array can be attached to a substrate by any number of techniques, including, but not limited to, in situ synthesis, for example, high-density oligonucleotide arrays, using photolithographic techniques; spotting/printing a medium to low density on glass, nylon, or nitrocellulose; by masking; and by dot-blotting on a nylon or nitrocellulose hybridization membrane. In some embodiments, oligonucleotides can be immobilized via a linker, including but not limited to, by covalent, ionic, or physical linkage. Linkers for immobilizing nucleic acids and polypeptides, including reversible or cleavable linkers, are known in the art (U.S. Pat. No. 5,451,683 and WO98/20019). In some embodiments, oligonucleotides can be non-covalently immobilized on a substrate by hybridization to anchors, by means of magnetic beads, or in a fluid phase, for example, in wells or capillaries.

An array can comprise oligonucleotide hybridization probes capable of specifically hybridizing to different genetic variations. In some embodiments, oligonucleotide arrays can comprise a plurality of different oligonucleotide probes coupled to a surface of a substrate in different known locations. In some embodiments, oligonucleotide probes can exhibit differential or selective binding to polymorphic sites, and can be readily designed by one of ordinary skill in the art, for example, an oligonucleotide that is perfectly complementary to a sequence that encompasses a polymorphic site, for example, a sequence that includes the polymorphic site, within it, or at one end, can hybridize preferentially to a nucleic acid comprising that sequence, as opposed to a nucleic acid comprising an alternate polymorphic variant.

In some embodiments, arrays can include multiple detection blocks, for example, multiple groups of probes designed for detection of particular polymorphisms. In some embodiments, these arrays can be used to analyze multiple different polymorphisms. In some embodiments, detection blocks can be grouped within a single array or in multiple, separate arrays, wherein varying conditions, for example, conditions optimized for particular polymorphisms, can be used during hybridization. General descriptions of using oligonucleotide arrays for detection of polymorphisms can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,858,659 and 5,837,832. In addition to oligonucleotide arrays, cDNA arrays can be used similarly in certain embodiments.

The methods described herein can include but are not limited to providing an array as described herein; contacting the array with a nucleic acid sample, and detecting binding of a nucleic acid from the nucleic acid sample to the array. In some embodiments, the method can comprise amplifying nucleic acid from the nucleic acid sample, for example, a region associated with a neurological disorder or a region that includes another region associated with a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, the methods described herein can include using an array that can identify differential expression patterns or copy numbers of one or more genes in nucleic acid samples from control and affected individuals. For example, arrays of probes to a marker described herein can be used to identify genetic variations between DNA from an affected subject, and control DNA obtained from an individual that does not have a neurological disorder. Since the nucleotides on the array can contain sequence tags, their positions on the array can be accurately known relative to the genomic sequence

In some embodiments, it can be desirable to employ methods that can detect the presence of multiple genetic variations, for example, polymorphic variants at a plurality of polymorphic sites, in parallel or substantially simultaneously. In some embodiments, these methods can comprise oligonucleotide arrays and other methods, including methods in which reactions, for example, amplification and hybridization, can be performed in individual vessels, for example, within individual wells of a multi-well plate or other vessel.

Determining the identity of a genetic variation can also include or consist of reviewing a subject's medical history, where the medical history includes information regarding the identity, copy number, presence or absence of one or more alleles or SNPs in the subject, e.g., results of a genetic test.

In some embodiments extended runs of homozygosity (ROH) may be useful to map recessive disease genes in outbred populations. Furthermore, even in complex disorders, a high number of affected individuals may have the same haplotype in the region surrounding a disease mutation. Therefore, a rare pathogenic variant and surrounding haplotype can be enriched in frequency in a group of affected individuals compared with the haplotype frequency in a cohort of unaffected controls. Homozygous haplotypes (HH) that are shared by multiple affected individuals can be important for the discovery of recessive disease genes in complex disorders such as PD. In some embodiments, the traditional homozygosity mapping method can be extended by analysing the haplotype within shared ROH regions to identify homozygous segments of identical haplotype that are present uniquely or at a higher frequency in PD probands compared to parental controls. Such regions are termed risk homozygous haplotypes (rHH), which may contain low-frequency recessive variants that contribute to PD risk in a subset of PD patients.

Genetic variations can also be identified using any of a number of methods well known in the art. For example, genetic variations available in public databases, which can be searched using methods and custom algorithms or algorithms known in the art, can be used. In some embodiments, a reference sequence can be from, for example, the human draft genome sequence, publicly available in various databases, or a sequence deposited in a database such as GenBank.

Any of the polynucleotides described, including polynucleotides comprising a genetic variation, can be made synthetically using methods known in the art.

Methods of Detecting CNVs

Detection of genetic variations, specifically CNVs, can be accomplished by one or more suitable techniques described herein. Generally, techniques that can selectively determine whether a particular chromosomal segment is present or absent in an individual can be used for genotyping CNVs. Identification of novel copy number variations can be done by methods for assessing genomic copy number changes.

In some embodiments, methods include but are not limited to, methods that can quantitatively estimate the number of copies of a particular genomic segment, but can also include methods that indicate whether a particular segment is present in a nucleic acid sample or not. In some embodiments, the technique to be used can quantify the amount of segment present, for example, determining whether a DNA segment is deleted, duplicated, or triplicated in subject, for example, Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) techniques, and other methods described herein. In some embodiments, methods include detection of copy number variation from array intensity and sequencing read depth using a stepwise Bayesian model (Zhang Z. D., et al. BMC Bioinformatics. 2010 Oct. 31; 11:539). In some embodiments, methods include detecting copy number variations using shotgun sequencing, CNV-seq (Xie C., et al. BMC Bioinformatics. 2009 Mar. 6; 10:80). In some embodiments, methods include analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data for CNV detection using any one of several algorithms developed for each of the four broad methods for CNV detection using NGS, namely the depth of coverage (DOC), read-pair (RP), split-read (SR) and assembly-based (AS) methods. (Teo S. M., et al. Bioinformatics. 2012 Aug. 31). In some embodiments, methods include combining coverage with map information for the identification of deletions and duplications in targeted sequence data (Nord A. S., et al. BMC Genomics. 2011 Apr. 12; 12:184).

In some embodiments, other genotyping technologies can be used for detection of CNVs, including but not limited to, karyotype analysis, Molecular Inversion Probe array technology, for example, Affymetrix SNP Array 6.0, and BeadArray Technologies, for example, Illumina GoldenGate and Infinium assays, as can other platforms such as NimbleGen HD2.1 or HD4.2, High-Definition Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) arrays (Agilent Technologies), tiling array technology (Affymetrix), multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA), Invader assay, fluorescence in situ hybridization. and, in one preferred embodiment, Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH) methods. As described herein, karyotype analysis can be a method to determine the content and structure of chromosomes in a nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, karyotyping can be used, in lieu of aCGH, to detect translocations, which can be copy number neutral, and, therefore, not detectable by aCGH. Information about amplitude of particular probes, which can be representative of particular alleles, can provide quantitative dosage information for the particular allele, and by consequence, dosage information about the CNV in question, since the marker can be selected as a marker representative of the CNV and can be located within the CNV. In some embodiments, if the CNV is a deletion, the absence of particular marker allele is representative of the deletion. In some embodiments, if the CNV is a duplication or a higher order copy number variation, the signal intensity representative of the allele correlating with the CNV can represent the copy number. A summary of methodologies commonly used is provided in Perkel (Perkel J. Nature Methods 5:447-453 (2008)).

PCR assays can be utilized to detect CNVs and can provide an alternative to array analysis. In particular, PCR assays can enable detection of precise boundaries of gene/chromosome variants, at the molecular level, and which boundaries are identical in different individuals. PCR assays can be based on the amplification of a junction fragment present only in individuals that carry a deletion. This assay can convert the detection of a loss by array CGH to one of a gain by PCR.

Examples of PCR techniques that can be used in the present disclosure include, but are not limited to quantitative PCR, real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), quantitative fluorescent PCR (QF-PCR), multiplex fluorescent PCR (MF-PCR), real time PCR (RT-PCR), single cell PCR, PCR-RFLP/RT-PCR-RFLP, hot start PCR and Nested PCR. Other suitable amplification methods include the ligase chain reaction (LCR), ligation mediated PCR (LM-PCR), degenerate oligonucleotide probe PCR (DOP-PCR), transcription amplification, self-sustained sequence replication, selective amplification of target polynucleotide sequences, consensus sequence primed polymerase chain reaction (CP-PCR), arbitrarily primed polymerase chain reaction (AP-PCR) and nucleic acid based sequence amplification (NABSA).

Alternative methods for the simultaneous interrogation of multiple regions include quantitative multiplex PCR of short fluorescent fragments (QMPSF), multiplex amplifiable probe hybridization (MAPH) and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA), in which copy-number differences for up to 40 regions can be scored in one experiment. Another approach can be to specifically target regions that harbor known segmental duplications, which are often sites of copy-number variation. By targeting the variable nucleotides between two copies of a segmental duplication (called paralogous sequence variants) using a SNP-genotyping method that provides independent fluorescence intensities for the two alleles, it is possible to detect an increase in intensity of one allele compared with the other.

In some embodiments, the amplified piece of DNA can be bound to beads using the sequencing element of the nucleic acid tag under conditions that favor a single amplified piece of DNA molecule to bind a different bead and amplification occurs on each bead. In some embodiments, such amplification can occur by PCR. Each bead can be placed in a separate well, which can be a picoliter-sized well. In some embodiments, each bead is captured within a droplet of a PCR-reaction-mixture-in-oil-emulsion and PCR amplification occurs within each droplet. The amplification on the bead results in each bead carrying at least one million, at least 5 million, or at least 10 million copies of the single amplified piece of DNA molecule.

In embodiments where PCR occurs in oil-emulsion mixtures, the emulsion droplets are broken, the DNA is denatured and the beads carrying single-stranded nucleic acids clones are deposited into a well, such as a picoliter-sized well, for further analysis according to the methods described herein. These amplification methods allow for the analysis of genomic DNA regions. Methods for using bead amplification followed by fiber optics detection are described in Margulies et al. 2005, Nature. 15; 437(7057):376-80, and as well as in US Publication Application Nos. 20020012930; 20030068629; 20030100102; 20030148344; 20040248161; 20050079510, 20050124022; and 20060078909.

Another variation on the array-based approach can be to use the hybridization signal intensities that are obtained from the oligonucleotides employed on Affymetrix SNP arrays or in Illumina Bead Arrays. Here hybridization intensities are compared with average values that are derived from controls, such that deviations from these averages indicate a change in copy number. As well as providing information about copy number, SNP arrays have the added advantage of providing genotype information. For example, they can reveal loss of heterozygosity, which could provide supporting evidence for the presence of a deletion, or might indicate segmental uniparental disomy (which can recapitulate the effects of structural variation in some genomic regions—Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes, for example).

Many of the basic procedures followed in microarray-based genome profiling are similar, if not identical, to those followed in expression profiling and SNP analysis, including the use of specialized microarray equipment and data-analysis tools. Since microarray-based expression profiling has been well established in the last decade, much can be learned from the technical advances made in this area. Examples of the use of microarrays in nucleic acid analysis that can be used are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,300,063, 5,837,832, 6,969,589, 6,040,138, 6,858,412, U.S. application Ser. No. 08/529,115, U.S. application Ser. No. 10/272,384, U.S. application Ser. No. 10/045,575, U.S. application Ser. No. 10/264,571 and U.S. application Ser. No. 10/264,574. It should be noted that there are also distinct differences such as target and probe complexity, stability of DNA over RNA, the presence of repetitive DNA and the need to identify single copy number alterations in genome profiling.

In some embodiments, the genetic variations detected comprise CNVs and can be detected using array CGH. In some embodiments, array CGH can be been implemented using a wide variety of techniques. The initial approaches used arrays produced from large-insert genomic clones such as bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs). Producing sufficient BAC DNA of adequate purity to make arrays is arduous, so several techniques to amplify small amounts of starting material have been employed. These techniques include ligation-mediated PCR (Snijders et al, Nat. Genet. 29:263-64), degenerate primer PCR using one or several sets of primers, and rolling circle amplification. BAC arrays that provide complete genome tiling paths are also available. Arrays made from less complex nucleic acids such as cDNAs, selected PCR products, and oligonucleotides can also be used. Although most CGH procedures employ hybridization with total genomic DNA, it is possible to use reduced complexity representations of the genome produced by PCR techniques. Computational analysis of the genome sequence can be used to design array elements complementary to the sequences contained in the representation. Various SNP genotyping platforms, some of which use reduced complexity genomic representations, can be useful for their ability to determine both DNA copy number and allelic content across the genome. In some embodiments, small amounts of genomic DNA can be amplified with a variety of whole genome or whole exome amplification methods prior to CGH analysis of the nucleic acid sample. A “whole exome,” as used herein, includes s exons throughout the whole genome that are expressed in genes. Since exon selection has tissue and cell type specificity, these positions may be different in the various cell types resulting from a splice variant or alternative splicing. A “whole genome,” as used herein, includes the entire genetic code of a genome.

The different basic approaches to array CGH provide different levels of performance, so some are more suitable for particular applications than others. The factors that determine performance include the magnitudes of the copy number changes, their genomic extents, the state and composition of the specimen, how much material is available for analysis, and how the results of the analysis can be used. Many applications use reliable detection of copy number changes of much less than 50%, a more stringent requirement than for other microarray technologies. Note that technical details are extremely important and different implementations of methods using the same array CGH approach can yield different levels of performance. Various CGH methods are known in the art and are equally applicable to one or more methods of the present disclosure. For example, CGH methods are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,030,231; 7,011,949; 7,014,997; 6,977,148; 6,951,761; and 6,916,621, the disclosure from each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The data provided by array CGH are quantitative measures of DNA sequence dosage. Array CGH provides high-resolution estimates of copy number aberrations, and can be performed efficiently on many nucleic acid samples. The advent of array CGH technology makes it possible to monitor DNA copy number changes on a genomic scale and many projects have been launched for studying the genome in specific diseases.

In some embodiments, whole genome array-based comparative genome hybridization (array CGH) analysis, or array CGH on a subset of genomic regions, can be used to efficiently interrogate human genomes for genomic imbalances at multiple loci within a single assay. The development of comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) (Kallioniemi et al, 1992, Science 258: 818-21) provided the first efficient approach to scanning entire genomes for variations in DNA copy number. The importance of normal copy number variation involving large segments of DNA has been unappreciated. Array CGH is a breakthrough technique in human genetics, which is attracting interest from clinicians working in fields as diverse as cancer and IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). The use of CGH microarrays in the clinic holds great promise for identifying regions of genomic imbalance associated with disease. Advances from identifying chromosomal critical regions associated with specific phenotypes to identifying the specific dosage sensitive genes can lead to therapeutic opportunities of benefit to patients. Array CGH is a specific, sensitive and rapid technique that can enable the screening of the whole genome in a single test. It can facilitate and accelerate the screening process in human genetics and is expected to have a profound impact on the screening and counseling of patients with genetic disorders. It is now possible to identify the exact location on the chromosome where an aberration has occurred and it is possible to map these changes directly onto the genomic sequence.

An array CGH approach provides a robust method for carrying out a genome-wide scan to find novel copy number variants (CNVs). The array CGH methods can use labeled fragments from a genome of interest, which can be competitively hybridized with a second differentially labeled genome to arrays that are spotted with cloned DNA fragments, revealing copy-number differences between the two genomes. Genomic clones (for example, BACs), cDNAs, PCR products and oligonucleotides, can all be used as array targets. The use of array CGH with BACs was one of the earliest employed methods and is popular, owing to the extensive coverage of the genome it provides, the availability of reliable mapping data and ready access to clones. The last of these factors is important both for the array experiments themselves, and for confirmatory FISH experiments.

In a typical CGH measurement, total genomic DNA is isolated from control and reference subjects, differentially labeled, and hybridized to a representation of the genome that allows the binding of sequences at different genomic locations to be distinguished. More than two genomes can be compared simultaneously with suitable labels. Hybridization of highly repetitive sequences is typically suppressed by the inclusion of unlabeled Cot-1 DNA in the reaction. In some embodiments of array CGH, it is beneficial to mechanically shear the genomic DNA in a nucleic acid sample, for example, with sonication, prior to its labeling and hybridization step. In another embodiment, array CGH may be performed without use of Cot-1 DNA or a sonication step in the preparation of the genomic DNA in a nucleic acid sample. The relative hybridization intensity of the test and reference signals at a given location can be proportional to the relative copy number of those sequences in the test and reference genomes. If the reference genome is normal then increases and decreases in signal intensity ratios directly indicate DNA copy number variation within the genome of the test cells. Data are typically normalized so that the modal ratio for the genome is set to some standard value, typically 1.0 on a linear scale or 0.0 on a logarithmic scale. Additional measurements such as FISH or flow cytometry can be used to determine the actual copy number associated with a ratio level.

In some embodiments, an array CGH procedure can include the following steps. First, large-insert clones, for example, BACs can be obtained from a supplier of clone libraries. Then, small amounts of clone DNA can be amplified, for example, by degenerate oligonucleotide-primed (DOP) PCR or ligation-mediated PCR in order to obtain sufficient quantities needed for spotting. Next, PCR products can be spotted onto glass slides using, for example, microarray robots equipped with high-precision printing pins. Depending on the number of clones to be spotted and the space available on the microarray slide, clones can either be spotted once per array or in replicate. Repeated spotting of the same clone on an array can increase precision of the measurements if the spot intensities are averaged, and allows for a detailed statistical analysis of the quality of the experiments. Subject and control DNAs can be labeled, for example, with either Cy3 or Cy5-dUTP using random priming and can be subsequently hybridized onto the microarray in a solution containing an excess of Cotl-DNA to block repetitive sequences. Hybridizations can either be performed manually under a coverslip, in a gasket with gentle rocking or, automatically using commercially available hybridization stations. These automated hybridization stations can allow for an active hybridization process, thereby improving the reproducibility as well as reducing the actual hybridization time, which increases throughput. The hybridized DNAs can detected through the two different fluorochromes using standard microarray scanning equipment with either a scanning confocal laser or a charge coupled device (CCD) camera-based reader, followed by spot identification using commercially or freely available software packages.

The use of CGH with arrays that comprise long oligonucleotides (60-100 bp) can improve the detection resolution (in some embodiments, as small as ˜3-5 kb sized CNVs on arrays designed for interrogation of human whole genomes) over that achieved using BACs (limited to 50-100 kb or larger sized CNVs due to the large size of BAC clones). In some embodiments, the resolution of oligonucleotide CGH arrays is achieved via in situ synthesis of 1-2 million unique features/probes per microarray, which can include microarrays available from Roche NimbleGen and Agilent Technologies. In addition to array CGH methods for copy number detecton, other embodiments for partial or whole genome analysis of CNVs within a genome include, but are not limited to, use of SNP genotyping microarrays and sequencing methods.

Another method for copy number detection that uses oligonucleotides can be representational oligonucleotide microarray analysis (ROMA). It is similar to that applied in the use of BAC and CGH arrays, but to increase the signal-to-noise ratio, the ‘complexity’ of the input DNA is reduced by a method called representation or whole-genome sampling. Here the DNA that is to be hybridized to the array can be treated by restriction digestion and then ligated to adapters, which results in the PCR-based amplification of fragments in a specific size-range. As a result, the amplified DNA can make up a fraction of the entire genomic sequence—that is, it is a representation of the input DNA that has significantly reduced complexity, which can lead to a reduction in background noise. Other suitable methods available to the skilled person can also be used, and are within scope of the present disclosure.

A comparison of one or more genomes relative to one or more other genomes with array CGH, or a variety of other CNV detection methods, can reveal the set of CNVs between two genomes, between one genome in comparison to multiple genomes, or between one set of genomes in comparison to another set of genomes. In some embodiments, an array CGH experiment can be performed by hybrizing a single test genome against a pooled nucleic acid sample of two or more genomes, which can result in minimizing the detection of higher frequency variants in the experiment. In some embodiments, a test genome can be hybridized alone (i.e., one-color detetion) to a microarray, for example, using array CGH or SNP genotyping methods, and the comparison step to one or more reference genomes can be performed in silico to reveal the set of CNVs in the test genome relative to the one or more reference genomes. In one preferred embodiment, a single test genome is compared to a single reference genome in a 2-color experiment wherein both genomes are cohybridized to the microarray.

Array CGH can be used to identify genes that are causative or associated with a particular phenotype, condition, or disease by comparing the set of CNVs found in the affected cohort to the set of CNVs found in an unaffected cohort. An unaffected cohort may consist of any individual unaffected by the phenotype, condition, or disease of interest, but in one preferred embodiment is comprised of individuals or subjects that are apparently healthy (normal). Methods employed for such analyses are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,702,468 and 7,957,913. In some embodiments of CNV comparison methods, candidate genes that are causative or associated (i.e., potentially serving as a biomarker) with a phenotype, condition, or disease will be identified by CNVs that occur in the affected cohort but not in the unaffected cohort. In some embodiments of CNV comparison methods, candidate genes that are causative or associated (i.e., potentially serving as a biomarker) with a phenotype, condition, or disease will be identified by CNVs that occur at a statistically significant higher frequency in the affected cohort as compared their frequency in the unaffected cohort. Thus, CNVs preferentially detected in the affected cohort as compared to the unaffected cohort can serve as beacons of genes that are causative or associated with a particular phenotype, condition, or disease. In some embodiments, CNV detection and comparison methods can result in direct identification of the gene that is causative or associated with phenotype, condition, or disease if the CNVs are found to overlap with or encompass the gene(s). In some embodiments, CNV detection and comparison methods can result in identification of regulatory regions of the genome (e.g., promoters, enhancers, transcription factor binding sites) that regulate the expression of one or more genes that are causative or associated with the phenotype, condition, or disease of interest.

Due to the large amount of genetic variation between any two genomes, or two sets (cohorts) of genomes, being compared, one preferred embodiment is to reduce the genetic variation search space by interrogating only CNVs, as opposed to the full set of genetic variants that can be identified in an individual's genome or exome. The set of CNVs that occur only, or at a statistically higher frequency, in the affected cohort as compared to the unaffected cohort can then be further investigated in targeted sequencing experiments to reveal the full set of genetic variants (of any size or type) that are causative or associated (i.e., potentially serving as a biomarker) with a phenotype, condition, or disease. It can be appreciated to those skilled in the art that the targeted sequencing experiments are performed in both the affected and unaffected cohorts in order to identify the genetic variants (e.g., SNVs and indels) that occur only, or at a statistically significant higher frequency, in the affected individual or cohort as compared to the unaffected cohort.

When investigating a particular phenotype, condition, or disease, such as PD, it can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the number of PD candidate genes (or regulatory sequences) identified via CNV (or other variant types) detection methods may increase or decrease when additional PD cohorts are analyzed. Similarly, the number of PD candidate genes (or regulatory sequences), for example, identified via CNV (or other variant types) detection methods may increase or decrease when additional unaffected cohorts are used to interpret the affected cohort CNVs (or other variat types). For very rare CNVs (e.g., <0.1% frequency in the general population), only a single case may be observed in a given PD cohort (e.g., 100 cases) but further statistical significance or evidence for the gene (or regulatory sequence/locus in the genome) can be established by: 1) CNV analysis of additional PD cohorts, 2) CNV analysis of additional Normal cohorts, 3) targeted gene sequencing of both PD and Normal cohorts, and/or 4) functional characterization of the PD candidate gene (e.g., in silico analysis of the predicted impact of the candidate mutation on the gene product, RNAi knockdown experiments, biochemical assays on PD patient tissue, gene expression analysis of disease-relevant tissues or of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) created from the PD patient(s) harboring the candidate PD-causing genetic variant).

A candidate gene may validate as causative of the phenotype, condition, or disease (e.g., PD), which may, for example, be confirmed via mechansism of action experiments, or it may serve as a biomarker of the phenotype, condition, or disease. Thus, in the example of PD, in some embodiments, the PD-specific gene (or regulatory sequence/locus) may be a biomarker of age-of-onset for PD and disease severity, and thus have diagnostic utility for monitoring patients known to be at risk for PD or as a general screening test in the population for early diagnosis of the disease. In some embodiments, the PD-specific gene/biomarker may be an indicator of drug response (e.g., a particular subtype of PD may respond best to a therapeutic targeting a particular phenotype, causative gene, or other gene in the same pathway as the causative gene) and thus have utility during drug development in clinical trials. For example, clinical trials for a therapeutic that targets a PD genetic subtype comprising only 10% of all patients exhibiting symptoms of PD, can be designed to comprise only those 10% of patients with a specific genotype(s) in order to reduce the time and cost of such clinical trials (e.g., smaller number of patients in the clinical trial). It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that such patient stratification methods (i.e., specific genotypes correlated with the disease or drug response) can be employed not only for targeted therapeutics, but in general for any drug that is approved or in development (i.e., the mechanism of action may or may not be known). For example, drugs in development or approved to treat, for example, cancer, may have utility in being repurposed to treat PD. Such patient stratification methods can also be utilized to develop a companion diagnostic test (e.g., comprising the specific genes/genotypes found in patients that are indicative of drug response) for a particular drug, either concurrently during the clinical trials for the drug or after drug approval (e.g., as a new indication or for the physician to use in guiding medical decisions for the patient).

Further neurological and/or links to PD pathology can be established via pathway analysis of the genes, which may take into consideration binding interactions (e.g., via yeast 2-hybrid screen) and molecular events (e.g., kinase activity or other enzymatic processes) if such information is available for the gene(s) of interest (i.e., specified in the analysis). Both commercial (e.g., Ingenuity's IPA software and Thomson Reuter's GeneGo software) and open source software (e.g., String: string-db.org/) are available for such analyses. To assess connections to established PD biology, analyses can be performed for the set of candidate PD genes independently or against known causative PD genes (GBA, LRRK2, PARK2, PARK7, PINK1, SNCA) singly or as a group. In some embodiments, PD candidate genes can be distributed into one or more of several categories: 1) linked to a known causative PD gene (e.g., binding partner), 2) apoptosis, autophagy-lysosomal pathways, 3) cell signaling (e.g., NOS, Ras, Wnt), 3) dopaminergic function, 4) mitochondrial dysfunction (e.g., reduced complex I activity), 5) neuroinflammation, 6) neuroprotective factors, 7) neurotransmitter receptors/ion channels, 8) oxidative stress, 9) protein misfolding, aggregation, and/or role in ubiquitin/proteosome pathway, 10) synaptic transmission (exocytosis and endocytosis) and endosomal receptor sorting and recycling, 11) other (e.g., role in other diseases with no obvious neurological biology, such as cancer) or unknown gene function (e.g., limited or no gene information presently annotated for the PD-associated gene).

A method of screening a subject for a disease or disorder can comprise assaying a nucleic acid sample from the subject to detect sequence information for more than one genetic locus and comparing the sequence information to a panel of nucleic acid biomarkers and screening the subject for the presence or absence of the disease or disorder if one or more of low frequency biomarkers in the panel are present in the sequence information.

The panel can comprise at least one nucleic acid biomarker for each of the more than one genetic loci. For example, the panel can comprise 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200 or more nucleic acid biomarkers for each of the more than one genetic locus. In some embodiments, the panel can comprise from about 2-1000 nucleic acid biomarkers. For example, the panel can comprise from about 2-900, 2-800, 2-700, 2-600, 2-500, 2-400, 2-300, 2-200, 2-100, 25-900, 25-800, 25-700, 25-600, 25-500, 25-400, 25-300, 25-200, 25-100, 100-1000, 100-900, 100-800, 100-700, 100-600, 100-500, 100-400, 100-300, 100-200, 200-1000, 200-900, 200-800, 200-700, 200-600, 200-500, 200-400, 200-300, 300-1000, 300-900, 300-800, 300-700, 300-600, 300-500, 300-400, 400-1000, 400-900, 400-800, 400-700, 400-600, 400-500, 500-1000, 500-900, 500-800, 500-700, 500-600, 600-1000, 600-900, 600-800, 600-700, 700-1000, 700-900, 700-800, 800-1000, 800-900, or 900-1000 nucleic acid biomarkers.

The panel can comprise at least 2 low frequency biomarkers. For example, the panel can comprise at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 3, 14, 15, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 500, or 1000 or more low frequency biomarkers. In some embodiments, the panel can comprise from about 2-1000 low frequency biomarkers. For example, the panel can comprise from about 2-900, 2-800, 2-700, 2-600, 2-500, 2-400, 2-300, 2-200, 2-100, 25-900, 25-800, 25-700, 25-600, 25-500, 25-400, 25-300, 25-200, 25-100, 100-1000, 100-900, 100-800, 100-700, 100-600, 100-500, 100-400, 100-300, 100-200, 200-1000, 200-900, 200-800, 200-700, 200-600, 200-500, 200-400, 200-300, 300-1000, 300-900, 300-800, 300-700, 300-600, 300-500, 300-400, 400-1000, 400-900, 400-800, 400-700, 400-600, 400-500, 500-1000, 500-900, 500-800, 500-700, 500-600, 600-1000, 600-900, 600-800, 600-700, 700-1000, 700-900, 700-800, 800-1000, 800-900, or 900-1000 1000 low frequency biomarkers. In some embodiments, a low frequency biomarker can occur at a frequency of 0.1% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the disease or disorder. For example, a low frequency biomarker can occur at a frequency of 0.05%, 0.01%, 0.005%, 0.001%, 0.0005%, 0.0001%, 0.00005%, or 0.00001% or less in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the disease or disorder. In some embodiments, a low frequency biomarker can occur at a frequency from about 0.00001%-0.1% in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the disease or disorder. For example, a low frequency biomarker can occur at a frequency of from about 0.00001%-0.00005%, 0.00001%-0.0001%, 0.00001%-0.0005%, 0.00001%-0.001%, 0.00001%-0.005%, 0.00001%-0.01%, 0.00001%-0.05%, 0.00005%-0.0001%, 0.00005%-0.0005%, 0.00005%-0.001%, 0.00005%-0.005%, 0.00005%-0.01%, 0.00005%-0.05%, 0.00005%-0.1%, 0.0001%-0.0005%, 0.0001%-0.001%, 0.0001%-0.005%, 0.0001%-0.01%, 0.0001%-0.05%, 0.0001%-0.1%, 0.0005%-0.001%, 0.0005%-0.005%, 0.0005%-0.01%, 0.0005%-0.05%, 0.0005%-0.1%, 0.001%-0.005%, 0.001%-0.01%, 0.001%-0.05%, 0.001%-0.1%, 0.005%-0.01%, 0.005%-0.05%, 0.005%-0.1%, 0.01%-0.05%, 0.01%-0.1%, or 0.05%-0.1% in a population of subjects without a diagnosis of the disease or disorder

In some embodiments, the presence or absence of the disease or disorder in the subject can be determined with at least 50% confidence. For example, the presence or absence of the disease or disorder in the subject can be determined with at least 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 98%, 99%, or 100% confidence. In some embodiments, the presence or absence of the disease or disorder in the subject can be determined with a 50%-100% confidence. For example, the presence or absence of the disease or disorder in the subject can be determined with a 60%-100%, 70%-100%, 80%-100%, 90%-100%, 50%-90%, 50%-80%, 50%-70%, 50%-60%, 60%-90%, 60%-80%, 60%-70%, 70%-90%, 70%-80%, or 80%-90%. In one embodiment, PD candidate CNVs and genes or regulatory loci associated with these CNVs can be determined or identified by comparing genetic data from a cohort of normal individuals to that of an individual or a cohort of individuals known to have, or be susceptible to a developmental disorder such as PD.

In one embodiment, PD candidate CNV-subregions and genes associated with these regions can be determined or identified by comparing genetic data from a cohort of normal individuals, such as a pre-existing database of CNVs found in normal individuals termed the Normal Variation Engine (NVE), to that of a cohort of individual known to have, or be susceptible to PD.

In someembodiments, a genetic variation in or a CNV that disrupts or modulates one or more of the following genes is not of interest: ATRNL1, C20orf26, CNTNAP2, DCC, DPP6, FGF12, FLJ33630, GADL1, LRRIQ3, MGAT4C, MTHFD1L, PLCL1, RNF144B, SENP5, ZC3H6.

In some embodiments, a nucleic acid sample from one individual or nucleic acid samples from a pool of 2 or more individuals without PD can serve as as the reference nucleic acid sample(s) and the nucleic acid sample from an individual known to have PD or being tested to determine if they have PD can serve as the test nucleic acid sample. In one preferred embodiment, the reference and test nucleic acid samples are sex-matched and co-hybridized on the CGH array. For example, reference nucleic acid samples can be labeled with a fluorophore such as Cy5, using methods described herein, and test subject nucleic acid samples can be labeled with a different fluorophore, such as Cy3. After labeling, nucleic acid samples can be combined and can be co-hybridized to a microarray and analyzed using any of the methods described herein, such as aCGH. Arrays can then be scanned and the data can be analyzed with software. Genetic alterations, such as CNVs, can be called using any of the methods described herein. A list of the genetic alterations, such as CNVs, can be generated for one or more test subjects and/or for one or more reference subjects. Such lists of CNVs can be used to generate a master list of non-redundant CNVs and/or CNV-subregions for each type of cohort. In one embodiment, a cohort of test nucleic acid samples, such as individuals known to have or suspected to have PD, can be cohybridized with an identical sex-matched reference individual or sex-matched pool of reference individuals to generate a list of redundant or non-redudant CNVs. Such lists can be based on the presence or absence of one or more CNVs and/or CNV subregions present in individuals within the cohort. In this manner, a master list can contain a number of distinct CNVs and/or CNV-subregions, some of which are uniquely present in a single individual and some of which are present in multiple individuals.

In some embodiments, CNVs and/or CNV-subregions of interest can be obtained by annotation of each CNV and/or CNV-subregion with relevant information, such as overlap with known genes and/or exons exons or intergenic regulatory regions such as transcription factor binding sites. In some embodiments, CNVs and/or CNV-subregions of interest can be obtained by calculating the OR for a CNV and/or CNV-subregion according to the following formula: OR=(PD/((# individuals in PD cohort)−PD))/(Normal/((# individuals in Normal cohort)−Normal)), where: PD=number of PD individuals with a CNV-subregion of interest and Normal=number of Normal individuals with the CNV and/or CNV-subregion of interest. If Normal=0, it can be set to 1 to avoid dealing with infinities in cases where no CNVs are seen in the Normal cohort. In some embodiments, a set of publicly available CNVs (e.g., the Database of Genomic Variants) can be used as the Normal cohort for comparison to the affected cohort CNVs. In another embodiment, the set of Normal cohort CNVs may comprise a private database generated by the same CNV detection method, such as array CGH, or by a plurality of CNV detection methods that include, but are not limited to, array CGH, SNP genotyping arrays, custom CGH arrays, custom genotyping arrays, exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, FISH, q-PCR, or MLPA.

The number of individuals in any given cohort can be at least about 10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2500, 5000, 7500, 10,000, 100,000, or more. In some embodiments, the number of individuals in any given cohort can be from 25-900, 25-800, 25-700, 25-600, 25-500, 25-400, 25-300, 25-200, 25-100, 100-1000, 100-900, 100-800, 100-700, 100-600, 100-500, 100-400, 100-300, 100-200, 200-1000, 200-900, 200-800, 200-700, 200-600, 200-500, 200-400, 200-300, 300-1000, 300-900, 300-800, 300-700, 300-600, 300-500, 300-400, 400-1000, 400-900, 400-800, 400-700, 400-600, 400-500, 500-1000, 500-900, 500-800, 500-700, 500-600, 600-1000, 600-900, 600-800, 600-700, 700-1000, 700-900, 700-800, 800-1000, 800-900, or 900-1000.

In some embodiments, a method of determining relevance or statistical significance of a genetic variant in a human subject to a disease or a condition associated with a genotype comprising screening a genome of a human subject with the disease or condition, such as by array Comparative Genomic Hybridization, sequencing, or SNP genotyping, to provide information on one or more genetic variants, such as those in Tables 1, 2, and 5. The method can further comprise comparing, such as via a computer, information of said one or more genetic variants from the genome of said subject to a compilation of data comprising frequencies of genetic variants in at least 100 normal human subjects, such as those without the disease or condition. The method can further comprise determining a statistical significance or relevance of said one or more genetic variants from said comparison to the condition or disease or determining whether a genetic variant is present in said human subject but not present in said compilation of data from said comparison, or an algorithm can be used to call or identify significant genetic variations, such as a genetic variation whose median log 2 ratio is above or below a computed value. A computer can comprise computer executable logic that provides instructions for executing said comparison.

It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that different categories for CNVs of interest can be be defined. In some embodiments, CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the CNVs/CNV-subregions do not overlap (distinct CNV//CNV-subregion), but impact the same gene (or regulatory locus) and are associated with an OR of >6. For example, CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the CNVs/CNV-subregions do not overlap, but impact the same gene (or regulatory locus), and are associated with an OR of at least 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more. In some embodiments, CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the CNVs/CNV-subregions do not overlap, but impact the same gene (or regulatory locus), and are associated with an OR from about 6-100, 6-50, 6-40, 6-30, 6-20, 6-10, 6-9, 6-8, 6-7, 8-100, 8-50, 8-40, 8-30, 8-20, 8-10, 10-100, 10-50, 10-40, 10-30, 10-20, 20-100, 20-50, 20-40, 20-30, 30-100, 30-50, 30-40, 40-100, 40-50, 50-100, or 5-7. The CNV-subregion/gene can be an exonic or intronic part of the gene, or both.

In some embodiments, CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the CNVs/CNV-subregions do not overlap a known gene (e.g., are non-genic or intergenic) and they are associated with an OR of at least 10. For example, a CNV/CNV-subregion can be of interest if the CNV/CNV-subregion does not overlap a known gene (e.g., is non-genic or intergenic) and is associated with an OR of at least 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more. In some embodiments, a CNV/CNV-subregion can be of interest if the CNV/CNV-subregion does not overlap a known gene (e.g., is non-genic or intergenic) and is associated with an OR from about 10-100, 10-50, 10-40, 10-30, 10-20, 20-100, 20-50, 20-40, 20-30, 30-100, 30-50, 30-40, 40-100, 40-50, 50-100, or 9-11.

In some embodiments, a CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE subjects affecting the same gene (including distinct CNVs/CNV-subregions) is at least 6. For example, a CNV/CNV-subregion can be of interest if the OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE subjects affecting the same gene (including distinct CNVs/CNV-subregions) is at least 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more. In some embodiments, a CNVs/CNV-subregions can be of interest if the OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE subjects affecting the same gene (including distinct CNVs/CNV-subregions) is from about 6-100, 6-50, 6-40, 6-30, 6-20, 6-10, 6-9, 6-8, 6-7, 8-100, 8-50, 8-40, 8-30, 8-20, 8-10, 10-100, 10-50, 10-40, 10-30, 10-20, 20-100, 20-50, 20-40, 20-30, 30-100, 30-50, 30-40, 40-100, 40-50, 50-100, or 5-7.

In some embodiments, a CNV/CNV-subregion can be of interest if the CNV/CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene, and is associated with an OR of at least 10. In some embodiments, a CNV/CNV-subregion can be of interest if the CNV/CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene, is associated with an OR of at least 6, and if the OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE subjects affecting the same gene (including distinct CNV-subregions) is at least 6.

The data presented in Tables 1-5 was generated on the basis of a comparison of copy number variants (CNVs) identified in a NVE and a PD cohort. CNV genome locations are provided using the Human Mar. 2006 (NCBI36/hg18) assembly. It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that a CNV found in an affected individual may have one or more subregions that are preferentially found in the affected cohort as compared to the unaffected cohort and, similarly, other subregions within the CNV that are found at comparable frequencies, or not statistically significant different frequencies, in the affected and unaffected cohorts. In a preferred embodiment, CNV detection and analysis methods are employed that enable comparison of CNV subregions to facilitate identification of genes (or regulatory loci) that are causative or associated with the phenotype, condition, or disease being investigated (or detected for diagnostic purposes)

Table 1 and Table 5 list all CNVs (SEQ ID NOs: 17-298 and SEQ ID NOs 16-17, respectively) of interest, obtained as described in the text, with the exception that, for each entry, the chromosome and original CNV start and stop positions are listed, along with original CNV size, type (loss or gain), PD case ID, gene annotation (for the CNV-subregion, not the original CNV), Odds Ratio (OR) that is relevant to the CNV-subregion and, finally, the category of interest. The gene annotations refer to genes for the CNV-subregion, not the original CNV. For the category described as “Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR >6,” the OR value is calculated using the total number of PD and NVE cases overlapping the gene of interest and not simply the number of cases involved in each CNV-subregion. All CNVs in Tables 1 have been prioritized according to significance of genes, with Priority Number=1 being highest priority. In addition, the column ‘SEQ ID No’ lists the SEQ IDs of the sequences being submitted. Note that for some CNVs that are identical between different individuals, the priority numbers (and SEQ IDs) are identical. In other words, the sequence for a given CNV is only included once, if identical in different individuals. For example, rows 1-2 of Table 1 refer to identical CNVs in 2 cases (PD Case IDs 2295 2301).

Table 2 is identical to Table 1, with 4 exceptions. The CNV coordinates listed refer to the actual CNV-subregions found to be unique or significantly different between the PD and NVE cohorts, as opposed to Table 1, which lists the original CNVs. In addition, an extra column details whether genic CNV-subregions of interest overlap an exon or not. 2 extra columns detail the number of NVE cases (NVE cases) and the number of PD cases (PD cases) that harbor the relevant CNV-subregion.

Table 3 represents a non-redundant list for all genes listed in Table 2 (namely, those relevant to CNV-subregions of interest), and includes the RefSeq Gene Symbol, Exon overlap (EO) (intronic, exonic or both, NCBI Gene ID (DNA Accession number), Gene Description (brief gene description), and RefSeq Summmary (summary of gene function).

Table 4 represents a non-redundant list for all genes listed in Table 2 (namely, those relevant to CNV-subregions of interest) and includes RefSeq Gene Symbol, Exon overlap (intronic, exonic or both, SEQ ID No (consecutive SEQ ID numbers from Table 1). SEQ ID NOs: 299-578 refer to the transcript sequences; RefSeq Accession Number (may be multiple entries per gene, hence Table 4 has more entries than Table 3); mRNA_Description (brief description of mRNA), and RefSeq Summmary (summary of gene function).

More than one RNA product (e.g., alternatively spliced mRNA transcripts and non-coding RNAs) can be produced from a single gene. Table 4 lists all presently known transcript variants (and their RNA accession numbers) but new variants may be found when further studies are completed and that generation of these additional transcript variants (and ultimately polypeptide and/or regulatory RNA products) may also be impacted by one or more CNVs or CNV subregions listed in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. The transcripts listed in Table 4 can be expression products of the same gene biomarker. The gene biomarker can comprise genomic DNA encoding the gene, including exons, introns, and/or regulatory binding regions (such as enhancers, promoters, silencers, and/or response elements). Point mutations, polymorphisms, translocations, insertions, deletions, amplifications, inversions, microsatellites, interstitial deletions, CNVs, loss of heterozygosity, or any other aberrations which affect the structure or function of one or more gene biomarkers and/or expression products thereof, can beassociated with a neurological disorder as described herein.

Table 5 summarizes the NUBPL mutations discovered in PD patients in both CNV and sequencing experiments. CGH controls were 1,005 normals and sequencing controls were from dbSNP or the EVS db (see Example 3).

TABLE 1 Original PD Original Original CNV CNV Case RefSeq Seq ID No. Chr CNV Start CNV Stop Size Type ID(s) Gene Symbol(s) OR Category 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2295 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2301 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2317 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2342 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2346 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2389 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2392 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2418 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2540 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2563 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2591 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2612 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2622 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 17 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2627 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 18 14 30937580 31191639 254059 loss 2494 NUBPL 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 19 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2279 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2054 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2283 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2421 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2594 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2601 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2610 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2614 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2645 TNIK 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2054 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2283 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2421 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2594 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2601 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2610 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2614 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 20 3 172536723 172539488 2765 gain 2645 TNIK 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2181 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2240 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2286 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2305 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2336 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2342 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2410 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2413 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2513 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2563 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2565 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 21 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2643 AIM1 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2049 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2176 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2192 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2222 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2462 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2470 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2484 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2490 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 22 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2497 MGRN1 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2048 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2050 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2051 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2172 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2257 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2288 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2332 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2365 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2405 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2406 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2419 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2428 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2435 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2501 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2519 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2568 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2596 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 23 4 9563784 9567377 3593 loss 2615 SLC2A9 8 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2054 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2251 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2261 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2264 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2280 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2288 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2372 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2378 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2405 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2552 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2561 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 24 12 9117468 9125246 7778 loss 2598 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 25 12 9117468 9132070 14602 loss 2408 A2M 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2048 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2248 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2261 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2264 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2288 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2292 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2296 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2340 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2350 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2376 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2379 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2415 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2417 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2421 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2424 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2426 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2430 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2544 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2548 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2555 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2561 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2572 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2589 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2595 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2602 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 26 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2633 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 27 8 75797477 75804852 7375 loss 2445 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 27 8 75797477 75804852 7375 loss 2611 FLJ39080 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2268 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2283 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2290 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2297 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2298 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2312 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2314 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2359 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2365 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2367 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2382 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2391 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2445 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2542 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2569 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2579 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2580 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2584 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2595 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 28 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2627 EPAS1 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2055 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2266 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2271 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2291 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2312 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2325 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2358 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2379 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2384 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2409 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2425 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2431 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2438 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2439 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2444 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2546 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2551 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2578 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2588 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2602 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2633 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 29 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2643 ENPP2 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 30 6 65921701 65951879 30178 loss 2350 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 30 6 65921701 65951879 30178 loss 2350 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2402 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2403 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2416 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2402 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2403 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2416 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2402 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2403 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2416 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2402 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2403 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 31 6 65886117 65968154 82037 loss 2416 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 32 6 65243439 66453686 1210247 loss 2292 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 32 6 65243439 66453686 1210247 loss 2292 EYS 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 32 6 65243439 66453686 1210247 loss 2292 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 32 6 65243439 66453686 1210247 loss 2292 EYS 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 33 7 7363907 7366996 3089 loss 2387 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2048 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2052 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2263 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2264 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2284 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2315 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2337 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2348 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2388 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2429 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2563 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2571 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2585 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 34 7 7363907 7368896 4989 loss 2611 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 COL28A1 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 LOC729852 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 LOC729852 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 LOC729852 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 LOC729852, RPA3 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 LOC729852, RPA3 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 35 7 6837409 8031205 1193796 gain 2514 MIOS, LOC729852, COL28A1, RPA3 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2280 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2341 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2365 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2377 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2393 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2429 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 36 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2566 PARD3B 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 37 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2281 MOB2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 37 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2589 MOB2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 37 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2625 MOB2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 37 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2629 MOB2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 38 12 760146 765502 5356 gain 2254 WNK1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 38 12 760146 765502 5356 gain 2369 WNK1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 38 12 760146 765502 5356 gain 2447 WNK1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 38 12 760146 765502 5356 gain 2614 WNK1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 39 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2046 TRPM7 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 39 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2473 TRPM7 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 39 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2626 TRPM7 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 40 1 59558536 59603781 45245 loss 2615 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 41 1 59770306 59825004 54698 loss 2643 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 41 1 59770306 59825004 54698 loss 2643 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 41 1 59770306 59825004 54698 loss 2643 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 42 1 59625013 59825004 199991 loss 2636 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 42 1 59625013 59825004 199991 loss 2636 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 42 1 59625013 59825004 199991 loss 2636 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 42 1 59625013 59825004 199991 loss 2636 FGGY 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 43 16 24114284 24119097 4813 loss 2574 PRKCB 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 44 16 24114284 24121574 7290 gain 2354 PRKCB 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 44 16 24114284 24121574 7290 gain 2462 PRKCB 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 45 6 167120986 167121009 23 loss 2047 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 45 6 167120986 167121009 23 loss 2050 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 45 6 167120986 167121009 23 gain 2339 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 45 6 167120986 167121009 23 loss 2474 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 45 6 167120986 167121009 23 loss 2510 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 46 6 167120986 167128528 7542 gain 2261 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 46 6 167120986 167128528 7542 gain 2359 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 46 6 167120986 167128528 7542 gain 2384 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 46 6 167120986 167128528 7542 gain 2625 RPS6KA2 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 47 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2448 MYLK4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 47 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2475 MYLK4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 47 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2637 MYLK4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 48 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2302 NELL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 48 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2424 NELL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 48 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2561 NELL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 49 5 137482548 137488409 5861 gain 2228 NME5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 49 5 137482548 137488409 5861 gain 2519 NME5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 50 5 137482548 137489561 7013 gain 2604 NME5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 51 1 9775177 9776903 1726 loss 2244 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 52 1 9769722 9775177 5455 loss 2616 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2178 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2448 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2534 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2549 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2610 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2178 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2448 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2534 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2549 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 53 1 9769722 9776903 7181 loss 2610 CLSTN1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 54 6 2077106 2093566 16460 loss 2520 GMDS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 54 6 2077106 2093566 16460 loss 2636 GMDS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 55 6 2073228 2095416 22188 loss 2519 GMDS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 56 7 3409718 3435568 25850 gain 2455 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 57 7 3320972 3378114 57142 loss 2573 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 57 7 3320972 3378114 57142 loss 2573 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 57 7 3320972 3378114 57142 loss 2573 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 58 7 3324678 3425767 101089 loss 2535 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 58 7 3324678 3425767 101089 loss 2535 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 58 7 3324678 3425767 101089 loss 2535 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 58 7 3324678 3425767 101089 loss 2535 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 59 7 3071715 3464541 392826 gain 2597 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 59 7 3071715 3464541 392826 gain 2597 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 59 7 3071715 3464541 392826 gain 2597 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 59 7 3071715 3464541 392826 gain 2597 SDK1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 60 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2200 VPS13B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 60 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2316 VPS13B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 60 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2540 VPS13B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 61 6 81097222 81102939 5717 gain 2175 BCKDHB 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 61 6 81097222 81102939 5717 loss 2342 BCKDHB 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 61 6 81097222 81102939 5717 loss 2403 BCKDHB 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 61 6 81097222 81102939 5717 loss 2438 BCKDHB 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 61 6 81097222 81102939 5717 loss 2507 BCKDHB 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 62 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2363 EML1 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 62 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2364 EML1 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 62 14 99328538 99330427 1889 loss 2541 EML1 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 62 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2550 EML1 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 63 14 99326047 99330427 4380 gain 2318 EML1 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 64 2 54958291 54961012 2721 loss 2192 EML6 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 64 2 54958291 54961012 2721 gain 2565 EML6 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 65 2 55017498 55028174 10676 gain 2350 EML6 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 66 2 54869538 54913661 44123 loss 2370 EML6 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 67 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2402 EHD4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 67 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2403 EHD4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 67 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2573 EHD4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 68 15 39944612 40101323 156711 gain 2235 EHD4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 69 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2048 GRIK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 69 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2051 GRIK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 69 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2333 GRIK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 70 20 47586063 47612159 26096 loss 2484 PTGIS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 71 20 47581422 47666154 84732 loss 2630 PTGIS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 72 20 30319299 48847084 18527785 loss 2434 PTGIS 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 73 1 235489497 235490959 1462 loss 2184 RYR2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 74 1 235341008 235345656 4648 loss 2365 RYR2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 74 1 235341008 235345656 4648 loss 2632 RYR2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 75 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2204 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 75 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2225 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 75 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2228 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 75 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2482 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2208 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2365 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2453 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2208 NRXN1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2365 NRXN1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 76 2 50636634 50642429 5795 loss 2453 NRXN1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 77 2 50636634 50644041 7407 loss 2620 NRXN1 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 77 2 50636634 50644041 7407 loss 2620 NRXN1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 78 6 162574081 162639680 65599 loss 2514 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 78 6 162574081 162639680 65599 loss 2514 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 79 6 162434935 162593309 158374 loss 2610 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 80 6 162448858 162617618 168760 loss 2355 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 81 6 162473616 162716462 242846 loss 2237 PARK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2047 HMGB3 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2411 HMGB3 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2458 HMGB3 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2551 HMGB3 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2597 HMGB3 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2047 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2411 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2458 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2551 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 82 23 149901706 149904265 2559 gain 2597 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 83 23 149902702 149905363 2661 gain 2048 HMGB3 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2359 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2368 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2386 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2444 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2604 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2605 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 84 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2628 KIAA1324 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2266 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2269 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2320 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2436 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2443 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2565 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 85 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2593 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2323 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2428 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2469 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2478 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2479 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2634 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2637 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 86 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2645 ADRA1A 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2280 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2360 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2361 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2366 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2395 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 87 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2418 ALDH7A1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2187 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2288 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2412 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2452 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2549 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 88 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2590 SNTG1 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2227 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2237 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2342 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2427 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 gain 2471 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 89 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2562 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2212 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2292 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2380 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2411 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2436 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2465 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2212 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2292 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2380 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2411 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2436 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 90 8 3983448 3987981 4533 loss 2465 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 91 8 3984761 3991110 6349 loss 2423 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 92 8 3966609 4005423 38814 loss 2498 CSMD1 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 92 8 3966609 4005423 38814 loss 2498 CSMD1 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2055 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2270 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2363 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2504 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2597 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 93 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2643 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 94 21 41139077 41141370 2293 gain 2226 DSCAM 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 95 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2451 NPFFR2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 95 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2475 NPFFR2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 95 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2534 NPFFR2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 95 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2536 NPFFR2 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 96 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2451 GNPNAT1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 96 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2455 GNPNAT1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 96 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2534 GNPNAT1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 96 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2549 GNPNAT1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 97 16 48774875 48785482 10607 gain 2487 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 97 16 48774875 48785482 10607 gain 2515 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 97 16 48774875 48785482 10607 gain 2487 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 97 16 48774875 48785482 10607 gain 2515 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 98 16 48774875 48787454 12579 gain 2625 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 98 16 48774875 48787454 12579 gain 2625 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 99 16 48681817 48792607 110790 gain 2603 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 99 16 48681817 48792607 110790 gain 2603 PAPD5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2053 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2325 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2449 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2472 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2475 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 100 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2507 OXR1 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 101 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2050 GSN 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 101 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2414 GSN 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 101 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2525 GSN 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 101 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2530 GSN 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 102 8 108453218 108454560 1342 loss 2048 ANGPT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 102 8 108453218 108454560 1342 loss 2359 ANGPT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 103 8 108448006 108454560 6554 loss 2601 ANGPT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 104 3 47960943 47976958 16015 gain 2563 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 104 3 47960943 47976958 16015 gain 2603 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 104 3 47960943 47976958 16015 gain 2563 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 104 3 47960943 47976958 16015 gain 2603 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 105 3 47953977 47976958 22981 gain 2617 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 105 3 47953977 47976958 22981 gain 2617 MAP4 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 106 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2048 MYO1E 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 106 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2283 MYO1E 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 106 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2620 MYO1E 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 107 5 167051094 167054549 3455 gain 2265 ODZ2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 107 5 167051094 167054549 3455 gain 2348 ODZ2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 108 5 167048349 167054549 6200 gain 2620 ODZ2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 109 14 69914777 69920550 5773 loss 2192 SYNJ2BP-COX16, SYNJ2BP 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 110 14 69912531 69920550 8019 loss 2495 SYNJ2BP-COX16, SYNJ2BP 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 110 14 69912531 69920550 8019 loss 2499 SYNJ2BP-COX16, SYNJ2BP 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 111 19 46032427 46060523 28096 gain 2052 CYP2A6 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 112 19 46032427 46063357 30930 gain 2374 CYP2A6 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 112 19 46032427 46063357 30930 gain 2413 CYP2A6 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 113 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2365 NF1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 113 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2371 NF1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 113 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2610 NF1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 114 12 98606972 98613364 6392 loss 2426 ANKS1B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 115 12 98606972 98617503 10531 gain 2227 ANKS1B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 116 12 98568764 99024830 456066 loss 2326 ANKS1B 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 117 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2544 OGT 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 117 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2628 OGT 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 117 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2633 OGT 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 118 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2175 PALM2-AKAP2, PALM2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 118 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2192 PALM2-AKAP2, PALM2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 118 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2462 PALM2-AKAP2, PALM2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 119 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2452 PPFIA2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 119 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2455 PPFIA2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 119 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2631 PPFIA2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 120 16 3697516 3702559 5043 loss 2203 TRAP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 120 16 3697516 3702559 5043 loss 2547 TRAP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 121 16 3644964 3659399 14435 loss 2499 DNASE1, TRAP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 122 15 82050059 82051184 1125 loss 2238 SH3GL3 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 123 15 81997263 81999540 2277 loss 2533 SH3GL3 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 124 15 81999540 82008936 9396 gain 2435 SH3GL3 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 125 15 81984070 81999540 15470 loss 2502 SH3GL3 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 125 15 81984070 81999540 15470 loss 2502 SH3GL3 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 126 2 231907943 231912318 4375 loss 2454 ARMC9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 126 2 231907943 231912318 4375 loss 2484 ARMC9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 127 2 231867046 231873096 6050 loss 2350 ARMC9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 128 17 47426055 47427190 1135 loss 2450 CA10 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 129 17 47472752 47480485 7733 loss 2180 CA10 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 129 17 47472752 47480485 7733 loss 2455 CA10 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 130 2 208341819 208343999 2180 gain 2316 FZD5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 131 2 208339551 208341819 2268 gain 2269 FZD5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 131 2 208339551 208341819 2268 gain 2319 FZD5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 132 1 169880120 169881278 1158 loss 2637 MYOC 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 133 1 169843029 169877679 34650 loss 2402 MYOC 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 133 1 169843029 169877679 34650 loss 2403 MYOC 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 134 6 33140842 33147131 6289 loss 2534 HLA-DPA1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 135 6 33140842 33149024 8182 loss 2528 HLA-DPA1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 135 6 33140842 33149024 8182 loss 2637 HLA-DPA1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 136 6 33140842 33165700 24858 loss 2475 HLA-DPA1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 136 6 33140842 33165700 24858 loss 2475 HLA-DPB1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 137 16 15399028 16634863 1235835 gain 2344 NOMO3, MIR3179-2, MIR3179- 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180- 2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180- 1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 138 16 14876356 16634863 1758507 gain 2377 NOMO3, MIR3179-2, MIR3179- 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180- 2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180- 1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 138 16 14876356 16634863 1758507 gain 2579 NOMO3, MIR3179-2, MIR3179- 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180- 2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180- 1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 139 16 20378166 20396651 18485 gain 2503 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 139 16 20378166 20396651 18485 gain 2503 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 140 16 20378166 20403990 25824 loss 2187 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 140 16 20378166 20403990 25824 loss 2320 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 140 16 20378166 20403990 25824 loss 2187 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 140 16 20378166 20403990 25824 loss 2320 ACSM2A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 141 13 112546966 112555125 8159 gain 2472 ATP11A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 141 13 112546966 112555125 8159 gain 2521 ATP11A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 142 13 112528866 112804598 275732 gain 2333 ATP11A 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 143 20 19979618 19981548 1930 loss 2597 C20orf26, CRNKL1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2190 C20orf26, CRNKL1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2474 C20orf26, CRNKL1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2489 C20orf26, CRNKL1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2190 C20orf26, CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2474 C20orf26, CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2489 C20orf26, CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2190 CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2474 CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 144 20 19971492 19982732 11240 gain 2489 CRNKL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 145 6 20640854 20646496 5642 gain 2364 CDKAL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 145 6 20640854 20646496 5642 gain 2622 CDKAL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 146 6 20640854 20650470 9616 gain 2566 CDKAL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 147 19 56292782 56294669 1887 loss 2207 CTU1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 147 19 56292782 56294669 1887 loss 2439 CTU1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 148 19 56291585 56294669 3084 loss 2391 CTU1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 149 6 33160124 33164011 3887 gain 2379 HLA-DPB1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 150 6 33160124 33181235 21111 loss 2594 HLA-DPB1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 151 8 92236650 92247179 10529 loss 2350 LRRC69 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 152 8 92185155 92254749 69594 loss 2234 LRRC69 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 152 8 92185155 92254749 69594 loss 2637 LRRC69 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 153 20 14569192 14601662 32470 loss 2491 MACROD2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 154 20 14427309 14574538 147229 loss 2241 MACROD2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 155 20 14545964 14814436 268472 loss 2484 MACROD2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 156 2 109290141 109297575 7434 gain 2049 SH3RF3, MIR4266 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 156 2 109290141 109297575 7434 gain 2487 SH3RF3, MIR4266 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 156 2 109290141 109297575 7434 gain 2506 SH3RF3, MIR4266 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 157 20 17283788 17285773 1985 loss 2440 PCSK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 158 20 17279850 17285773 5923 loss 2544 PCSK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 159 20 17278926 17285773 6847 loss 2541 PCSK2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 160 2 87926461 88038874 112413 gain 2591 RGPD1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 161 2 87131062 88038874 907812 gain 2378 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 161 2 87131062 88038874 907812 gain 2378 RGPD1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 162 2 86984833 88008343 1023510 loss 2440 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 162 2 86984833 88008343 1023510 loss 2440 RGPD1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 163 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2334 SAGE1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 163 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2502 SAGE1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 163 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2588 SAGE1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 164 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2227 SPECC1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 164 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2461 SPECC1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 164 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2511 SPECC1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 165 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2530 TCEA3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 165 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2561 TCEA3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 165 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2641 TCEA3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 166 16 17334130 17341824 7694 loss 2447 XYLT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 167 16 17332931 17341824 8893 loss 2547 XYLT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 167 16 17332931 17341824 8893 loss 2600 XYLT1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 168 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2279 ZNF423 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 168 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2441 ZNF423 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 168 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2572 ZNF423 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 169 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2297 ZNF484 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 169 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2368 ZNF484 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 169 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2548 ZNF484 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 170 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2058 BAZ2B 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 170 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2219 BAZ2B 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 170 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2497 BAZ2B 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 170 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2615 BAZ2B 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 170 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2628 BAZ2B 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2227 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2273 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2284 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2328 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2366 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 171 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2577 FSCB 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 172 23 154456891 154456908 17 loss 2198 TMLHE 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 172 23 154456891 154456908 17 loss 2203 TMLHE 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 172 23 154456891 154456908 17 loss 2462 TMLHE 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 172 23 154456891 154456908 17 loss 2491 TMLHE 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 172 23 154456891 154456908 17 loss 2526 TMLHE 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 173 14 105481933 105554767 72834 loss 2515 ADAM6 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 173 14 105481933 105554767 72834 loss 2515 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2246 ADAM6 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2440 ADAM6 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2246 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2440 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2246 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 174 14 105425440 105597555 172115 loss 2440 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 175 14 105401413 105597555 196142 loss 2615 ADAM6 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 175 14 105401413 105597555 196142 loss 2615 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 175 14 105401413 105597555 196142 loss 2615 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 176 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2246 C11orf54 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 176 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2440 C11orf54 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 177 11 93127981 93138702 10721 loss 2192 C11orf54 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 177 11 93127981 93138702 10721 loss 2287 C11orf54 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 178 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2213 CARD8 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 178 19 53443125 53445054 1929 loss 2294 CARD8 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 178 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2464 CARD8 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 178 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2524 CARD8 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 179 11 5226853 5230363 3510 loss 2630 HBG1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 180 11 5226853 5231767 4914 gain 2299 HBG1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 180 11 5226853 5231767 4914 gain 2459 HBG1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 180 11 5226853 5231767 4914 gain 2616 HBG1 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 181 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2054 LSM14A 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 181 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2401 LSM14A 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 181 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2425 LSM14A 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 181 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2428 LSM14A 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 182 19 6841333 7056541 215208 gain 2285 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, MBD3L4, MBD3L5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 182 19 6841333 7056541 215208 gain 2503 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, MBD3L4, MBD3L5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 182 19 6841333 7056541 215208 gain 2567 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, MBD3L4, MBD3L5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 182 19 6841333 7056541 215208 gain 2640 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, MBD3L4, MBD3L5 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 183 7 76271458 76561367 289909 gain 2373 LOC100132832 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 183 7 76271458 76561367 289909 gain 2566 LOC100132832 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 184 7 76271458 76571953 300495 gain 2256 LOC100132832 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 185 7 75974242 76561367 587125 gain 2302 LOC100132832 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 186 19 41532062 41538649 6587 gain 2449 ZFP14 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 186 19 41532062 41538649 6587 gain 2494 ZFP14 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 186 19 41532062 41538649 6587 gain 2528 ZFP14 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 187 19 41530835 41538649 7814 loss 2559 ZFP14 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 188 7 88424519 88433128 8609 loss 2496 ZNF804B 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 188 7 88424519 88433128 8609 loss 2638 ZNF804B 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 189 7 88422711 88441099 18388 loss 2350 ZNF804B 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 190 7 88180741 88480606 299865 gain 2414 ZNF804B 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 191 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2214 AGBL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 191 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2273 AGBL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 191 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2488 AGBL1 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 192 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2169 ARHGAP15 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 192 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2548 ARHGAP15 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 192 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2639 ARHGAP15 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 193 5 78410921 78425666 14745 gain 2377 BHMT2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 193 5 78410921 78425666 14745 gain 2529 BHMT2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 194 5 78410921 78427395 16474 gain 2523 BHMT2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 195 6 159244580 159262694 18114 loss 2290 C6orf99 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 195 6 159244580 159262694 18114 loss 2612 C6orf99 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 195 6 159244580 159262694 18114 loss 2622 C6orf99 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 196 7 112227340 112265575 38235 gain 2328 C7orf60 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 197 7 112221312 112265575 44263 gain 2271 C7orf60 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 197 7 112221312 112265575 44263 gain 2512 C7orf60 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 198 3 56583582 56594585 11003 loss 2051 CCDC66 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 198 3 56583582 56594585 11003 loss 2389 CCDC66 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 199 3 56357796 56715373 357577 gain 2191 CCDC66 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 200 18 62362980 62365683 2703 loss 2260 CDH19 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 200 18 62362980 62365683 2703 loss 2286 CDH19 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 201 18 62327381 62430905 103524 gain 2541 CDH19 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 202 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2046 COL4A2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 202 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2055 COL4A2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 202 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2622 COL4A2 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 203 5 109094597 109100436 5839 gain 2409 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, MIR548C 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 203 5 109094597 109100436 5839 gain 2433 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, MIR548C 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 204 5 109094597 109101681 7084 gain 2603 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, MIR548C 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 205 1 246713340 246794552 81212 gain 2204 OR2T29 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 206 1 246573165 246941904 368739 gain 2433 OR2T29 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 206 1 246573165 246941904 368739 gain 2443 OR2T29 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 207 4 129851236 129997476 146240 gain 2590 PHF17 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 208 4 129993002 130147307 154305 gain 2454 PHF17 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 208 4 129993002 130147307 154305 gain 2578 PHF17 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 209 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2325 PRSS35 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 209 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2367 PRSS35 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 209 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2449 PRSS35 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 210 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2381 SNRPN 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 210 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2389 SNRPN 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 210 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2561 SNRPN 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 211 22 28477025 28481680 4655 gain 2590 ZMAT5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 212 22 28473177 28481680 8503 gain 2263 ZMAT5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 212 22 28473177 28481680 8503 gain 2427 ZMAT5 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 213 4 106681766 106712855 31089 loss 2428 ARHGEF38 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 213 4 106681766 106712855 31089 loss 2457 ARHGEF38 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 214 4 106733769 106778760 44991 loss 2603 ARHGEF38 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 215 5 53256559 53257616 1057 loss 2626 ARL15 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 216 5 53351698 53355998 4300 loss 2191 ARL15 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 216 5 53351698 53355998 4300 loss 2489 ARL15 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 217 5 53358703 53851975 493272 gain 2534 ARL15 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 217 5 53358703 53851975 493272 gain 2534 ARL15 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 217 5 53358703 53851975 493272 gain 2534 ARL15, HSPB3, SNX18 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 218 5 115607419 115614772 7353 loss 2350 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 219 5 115591372 115604790 13418 loss 2473 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 220 5 115491539 115512186 20647 loss 2350 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 220 5 115491539 115512186 20647 loss 2456 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 221 5 115560106 115636905 76799 loss 2642 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 221 5 115560106 115636905 76799 loss 2642 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 221 5 115560106 115636905 76799 loss 2642 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 221 5 115560106 115636905 76799 loss 2642 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 221 5 115560106 115636905 76799 loss 2642 COMMD10 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 222 2 236985613 236990568 4955 loss 2299 IQCA1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 223 2 236985613 236993935 8322 gain 2603 IQCA1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 223 2 236985613 236993935 8322 gain 2603 IQCA1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 224 2 236964034 236981253 17219 loss 2182 IQCA1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 225 1 33587183 33589045 1862 gain 2457 PHC2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 226 1 33571827 33573694 1867 gain 2283 PHC2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 226 1 33571827 33573694 1867 gain 2349 PHC2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 227 1 33590327 33592389 2062 gain 2389 PHC2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 228 1 33573694 33578277 4583 gain 2430 PHC2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 229 1 181900399 181907383 6984 loss 2193 RGL1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 229 1 181900399 181907383 6984 loss 2359 RGL1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 230 1 182098193 182583365 485172 gain 2404 RGL1, GLT25D2, TSEN15 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 231 17 1450981 1453281 2300 loss 2610 SLC43A2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 232 17 1418207 1433148 14941 gain 2432 SLC43A2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 232 17 1418207 1433148 14941 gain 2563 SLC43A2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2247 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2285 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2366 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2371 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2391 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2429 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2472 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2496 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2566 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2596 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2610 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2614 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 233 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2616 MANEA 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2221 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2245 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2256 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2284 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2292 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2360 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2362 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2515 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 234 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2544 PGCP1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 235 7 69834174 69839924 5750 loss 2621 AUTS2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 236 7 69299632 69313141 13509 loss 2354 AUTS2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 237 7 69511801 69590195 78394 loss 2361 AUTS2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 238 7 69356304 69460357 104053 loss 2358 AUTS2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 239 3 169911847 169915257 3410 loss 2469 EGFEM1P 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 240 3 169807923 169824114 16191 gain 2616 EGFEM1P 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 241 3 169954218 170016745 62527 loss 2251 EGFEM1P 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 242 6 73419032 73421405 2373 loss 2475 KCNQ5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 243 6 73558441 73560954 2513 loss 2611 KCNQ5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 244 6 73751296 73763854 12558 gain 2169 KCNQ5 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 245 8 97941620 97949919 8299 loss 2350 PGCP 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 246 8 97917880 97934261 16381 loss 2468 PGCP 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 247 8 97963755 97984669 20914 loss 2634 PGCP 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 248 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2563 LOC100294145 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 248 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2629 LOC100294145 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 249 6 32973734 32979975 6241 loss 2430 LOC100294145 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 249 6 32973734 32979975 6241 loss 2621 LOC100294145 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 250 11 58572501 58603440 30939 gain 2053 LOC283194 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 250 11 58572501 58603440 30939 loss 2226 LOC283194 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 251 11 58566401 58603440 37039 gain 2488 LOC283194 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 252 2 87131062 87721951 590889 loss 2242 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 253 2 86964156 87721951 757795 loss 2246 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 254 2 86954002 87721951 767949 gain 2282 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 255 2 86964156 87926461 962305 gain 2190 LOC285074 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 256 23 98627062 98628953 1891 gain 2207 LOC442459 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 257 23 98953337 98979358 26021 loss 2536 LOC442459 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 258 23 98753421 98853902 100481 loss 2350 LOC442459 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 259 7 7815875 7818993 3118 loss 2345 LOC729852 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 260 7 7837305 7894718 57413 loss 2176 LOC729852 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV- subregions); OR > 6 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2051 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2269 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2270 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2294 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2339 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2568 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2589 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2597 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 261 19 22936377 22945553 9176 loss 2599 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 262 19 22936377 23012951 76574 loss 2440 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2263 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2338 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2346 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2357 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2427 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2556 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2559 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2590 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 263 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2614 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2046 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2218 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2365 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2558 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2604 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2611 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 264 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2612 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 265 1 100816034 100825130 9096 loss 2360 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 266 14 105520895 105554767 33872 gain 2367 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 267 14 105520895 105556724 35829 gain 2286 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 267 14 105520895 105556724 35829 gain 2567 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 267 14 105520895 105556724 35829 gain 2286 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 267 14 105520895 105556724 35829 gain 2567 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 268 14 105520895 105560526 39631 gain 2583 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 268 14 105520895 105560526 39631 gain 2583 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 269 21 39694333 39697029 2696 gain 2372 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 269 21 39694333 39697029 2696 gain 2507 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 269 21 39694333 39697029 2696 gain 2519 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 269 21 39694333 39697029 2696 gain 2596 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 269 21 39694333 39697029 2696 gain 2604 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 270 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2424 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 270 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2427 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 270 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2439 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 270 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2517 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 270 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2614 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 271 21 39694333 39699694 5361 gain 2530 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 272 7 108521547 108529291 7744 loss 2046 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 272 7 108521547 108529291 7744 loss 2429 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2049 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2213 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2267 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2479 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2505 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2509 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 273 8 28544961 28559698 14737 loss 2519 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 274 21 39669733 39707107 37374 gain 2312 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 275 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2048 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 275 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2223 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 276 7 149379563 149383502 3939 loss 2048 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 276 7 149379563 149383502 3939 loss 2256 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 276 7 149379563 149383502 3939 loss 2257 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 277 7 149378315 149383502 5187 loss 2221 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 277 7 149378315 149383502 5187 loss 2289 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 278 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2358 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 278 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2488 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 278 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2614 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 278 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2642 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 279 7 149371923 149383502 11579 loss 2358 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 280 1 94922323 94937002 14679 gain 2448 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 280 1 94922323 94937002 14679 gain 2513 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 281 3 162727107 162742289 15182 loss 2352 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 282 1 94922323 94938880 16557 gain 2536 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 283 1 94907642 94925649 18007 loss 2590 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 284 3 162727107 162747917 20810 loss 2336 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2052 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 gain 2178 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 gain 2200 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 gain 2232 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2268 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2273 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2275 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2278 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2301 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2305 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2355 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2364 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2373 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2375 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2378 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2384 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2395 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2397 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2404 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2415 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2419 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2420 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2427 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2437 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 gain 2466 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 gain 2486 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2541 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2543 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2548 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2557 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2580 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2584 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2601 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2608 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2612 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2629 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2642 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 285 19 14906155 14910693 4538 loss 2643 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 286 19 14906155 14912127 5972 loss 2383 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2339 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2356 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2376 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2387 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2427 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2434 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2450 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2477 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2509 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 287 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2550 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 288 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2219 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 288 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2260 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 288 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2591 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 289 7 127716510 127717893 1383 loss 2626 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 290 7 27467540 27469640 2100 loss 2359 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 290 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2453 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 290 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2509 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 290 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2527 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 290 7 27467540 27469640 2100 loss 2612 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 291 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2176 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 291 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2188 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 291 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2214 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 291 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2474 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 291 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2500 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 292 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2594 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 293 12 63383870 63387188 3318 loss 2185 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 293 12 63383870 63387188 3318 loss 2439 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 294 3 2003576 2010018 6442 gain 2295 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 294 3 2003576 2010018 6442 gain 2355 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 294 3 2003576 2010018 6442 gain 2360 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 295 7 127716510 127725845 9335 loss 2350 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 295 7 127716510 127725845 9335 loss 2541 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 295 7 127716510 127725845 9335 loss 2559 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 296 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2286 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 296 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2445 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 296 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2461 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 296 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2559 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 296 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2571 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 297 7 127716510 127733938 17428 gain 2193 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 298 3 1329332 2206357 877025 gain 2386 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10

TABLE 2 CNV CNV CNV PD Subregion Subregion Subregion CNV Case RefSeq NVE PD Chr Start Stop Size Type ID(s) Gene Symbol(s) EO cases cases OR Category 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2178 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2448 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2534 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2549 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2610 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9769722 9775176 5454 loss 2616 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2178 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2244 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2448 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2534 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2549 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 9775178 9776903 1725 loss 2610 CLSTN1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2530 TCEA3 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2561 TCEA3 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 1 23613915 23617786 3871 loss 2641 TCEA3 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 1 33571827 33573694 1867 gain 2283 PHC2 Y 0 2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 33571827 33573694 1867 gain 2349 PHC2 Y 0 2 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 33573694 33578277 4583 gain 2430 PHC2 N 0 1 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 33587183 33589045 1862 gain 2457 PHC2 Y 1 1 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 33590327 33592389 2062 gain 2389 PHC2 N 0 1 10.84 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59558536 59603781 45245 loss 2615 FGGY Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59625013 59770305 145292 loss 2636 FGGY Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59770306 59808791 38485 loss 2636 FGGY Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59770306 59808791 38485 loss 2643 FGGY Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59808792 59812162 3370 loss 2636 FGGY N 1 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59808792 59812162 3370 loss 2643 FGGY N 1 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59812163 59825004 12841 loss 2636 FGGY N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 59812163 59825004 12841 loss 2643 FGGY N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2048 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2223 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2448 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2513 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 94922323 94925649 3326 gain 2536 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 94922323 94925649 3326 loss 2590 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2046 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2218 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2360 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2365 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2558 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2604 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2611 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 100819146 100820835 1689 loss 2612 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2359 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2368 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2386 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2444 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2604 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2605 KIAA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 109520130 109523136 3006 gain 2628 K1AA1324 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2221 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2245 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2256 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2284 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2292 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2360 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2362 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2515 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 111732268 111734021 1753 loss 2544 PGCP1 Y 8 9 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 169843029 169877679 34650 loss 2402 MYOC Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 169843029 169877679 34650 loss 2403 MYOC Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 169880120 169881278 1158 loss 2637 MYOC N 1 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 181900399 181907383 6984 loss 2193 RGL1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 181900399 181907383 6984 loss 2359 RGL1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 182098193 182583365 485172 gain 2404 RGL1, GLT25D2, Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); TSEN15 OR > 6 1 235341008 235345656 4648 loss 2365 RYR2 N 1 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 235341008 235345656 4648 loss 2632 RYR2 N 1 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 235489497 235490959 1462 loss 2184 RYR2 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 1 246769019 246794551 25532 gain 2204 OR2T29 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 1 246769019 246794551 25532 gain 2433 OR2T29 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 1 246769019 246794551 25532 gain 2443 OR2T29 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2176 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2188 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2214 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2474 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 2 9773325 9776315 2990 loss 2500 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2268 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2283 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2290 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2297 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2298 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2312 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2314 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2359 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2365 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2367 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2382 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2391 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2445 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2542 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2569 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2579 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2580 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2584 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2595 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 46430798 46434943 4145 gain 2627 EPAS1 N 3 20 14.91 Genic; OR > 6 2 50636634 50639069 2435 loss 2208 NRXN1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 2 50636634 50639069 2435 loss 2365 NRXN1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 2 50636634 50639069 2435 loss 2453 NRXN1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 2 50636634 50639069 2435 loss 2620 NRXN1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2204 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2208 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2225 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2228 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2365 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2453 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2482 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 50639070 50642429 3359 loss 2620 NRXN1 N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 2 54869538 54913661 44123 loss 2370 EML6 Y 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 54958291 54961012 2721 loss 2192 EML6 Y 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 54958291 54961012 2721 gain 2565 EML6 Y 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 55017498 55028174 10676 gain 2350 EML6 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 gain 2190 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 loss 2242 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 loss 2246 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 gain 2282 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 gain 2378 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87131062 87136600 5538 loss 2440 LOC285074 Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 2 87926462 88008343 81881 gain 2378 RGPD1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 87926462 88008343 81881 loss 2440 RGPD1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 87926462 88008343 81881 gain 2591 RGPD1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 109296265 109297575 1310 gain 2049 SH3RF3, MIR4266 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 109296265 109297575 1310 gain 2487 SH3RF3, MIR4266 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 109296265 109297575 1310 gain 2506 SH3RF3, MIR4266 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2169 ARHGAP15 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2548 ARHGAP15 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 144135530 144141642 6112 gain 2639 ARHGAP15 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2058 BAZ2B N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2219 BAZ2B N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2497 BAZ2B N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2615 BAZ2B N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 2 159999256 160001131 1875 loss 2628 BAZ2B N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2280 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2341 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2365 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2377 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2393 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2429 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 205501455 205502769 1314 loss 2566 PARD3B N 0 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 2 208339551 208341819 2268 gain 2269 FZD5 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 208339551 208341819 2268 gain 2319 FZD5 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 208341819 208343999 2180 gain 2316 FZD5 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 231867046 231873096 6050 loss 2350 ARMC9 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 231907943 231912318 4375 loss 2454 ARMC9 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 231907943 231912318 4375 loss 2484 ARMC9 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 236964034 236981253 17219 loss 2182 IQCA1 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 236985613 236990568 4955 loss 2299 IQCA1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 236985613 236990568 4955 gain 2603 IQCA1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 2 236990569 236993935 3366 gain 2603 IQCA1 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2295 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2355 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2360 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2386 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 2003576 2006650 3074 gain 2594 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 47967619 47975473 7854 gain 2563 MAP4 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 47967619 47975473 7854 gain 2603 MAP4 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 47967619 47975473 7854 gain 2617 MAP4 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 47975474 47976958 1484 gain 2563 MAP4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 47975474 47976958 1484 gain 2603 MAP4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 47975474 47976958 1484 gain 2617 MAP4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 56583582 56594585 11003 loss 2051 CCDC66 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 56583582 56594585 11003 gain 2191 CCDC66 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 56583582 56594585 11003 loss 2389 CCDC66 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2336 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2352 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2358 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2488 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2614 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 162734077 162742289 8212 loss 2642 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 3 169807923 169824114 16191 gain 2616 EGFEM1P N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 3 169911847 169915257 3410 loss 2469 EGFEM1P N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 3 169954218 170016745 62527 loss 2251 EGFEM1P Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2054 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2279 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2283 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2421 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2594 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2601 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2610 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2614 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172536723 172538075 1352 gain 2645 TNIK N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2054 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2283 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2421 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2594 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2601 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2610 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2614 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 3 172538076 172539488 1412 gain 2645 TNIK N 1 8 17.46 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2048 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2050 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2051 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2172 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2257 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2288 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2332 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2365 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2405 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2406 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2419 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2428 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2435 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2501 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2519 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2568 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2596 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 9563785 9565052 1267 loss 2615 SLC2A9 N 5 18 8.00 Genic; OR > 6 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2451 NPFFR2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2475 NPFFR2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2534 NPFFR2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 4 73143133 73145178 2045 gain 2536 NPFFR2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 4 106681766 106712855 31089 loss 2428 ARHGEF38 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 4 106681766 106712855 31089 loss 2457 ARHGEF38 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 4 106733769 106778760 44991 loss 2603 ARHGEF38 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 4 129993002 129997476 4474 gain 2454 PHF17 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 4 129993002 129997476 4474 gain 2578 PHF17 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 4 129993002 129997476 4474 gain 2590 PHF17 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 53256559 53257616 1057 loss 2626 ARL15 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 53351698 53355998 4300 loss 2191 ARL15 N 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 53351698 53355998 4300 loss 2489 ARL15 N 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 53358703 53416621 57918 gain 2534 ARL15 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 53416622 53433006 16384 gain 2534 ARL15 N 1 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 53433007 53851975 418968 gain 2534 ARL15, HSPB3, Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); SNX18 OR > 6 5 78410921 78425666 14745 gain 2377 BHMT2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 78410921 78425666 14745 gain 2523 BHMT2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 78410921 78425666 14745 gain 2529 BHMT2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 109099285 109100436 1151 gain 2409 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR548C 5 109099285 109100436 1151 gain 2433 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR548C 5 109099285 109100436 1151 gain 2603 MAN2A1, MIR548Z, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR548C 5 115491539 115512186 20647 loss 2350 COMMD10 Y 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115491539 115512186 20647 loss 2456 COMMD10 Y 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115560106 115591371 31265 loss 2642 COMMD10 N 1 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115591372 115604790 13418 loss 2473 COMMD10 N 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115591372 115604790 13418 loss 2642 COMMD10 N 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115604791 115607418 2627 loss 2642 COMMD10 N 1 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115607419 115614772 7353 loss 2350 COMMD10 N 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115607419 115614772 7353 loss 2642 COMMD10 N 1 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 115614773 115636905 22132 loss 2642 COMMD10 N 1 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2280 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2360 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2361 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2366 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2395 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 125923359 125924811 1452 gain 2418 ALDH7A1 Y 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 5 137482548 137488409 5861 gain 2228 NME5 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 137482548 137488409 5861 gain 2519 NME5 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 137482548 137488409 5861 gain 2604 NME5 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 167051094 167054549 3455 gain 2265 ODZ2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 167051094 167054549 3455 gain 2348 ODZ2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 5 167051094 167054549 3455 gain 2620 ODZ2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2077106 2093566 16460 loss 2519 GMDS N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2077106 2093566 16460 loss 2520 GMDS N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2077106 2093566 16460 loss 2636 GMDS N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2448 MYLK4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2475 MYLK4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 2678569 2680370 1801 loss 2637 MYLK4 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 20640854 20646496 5642 gain 2364 CDKAL1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 20640854 20646496 5642 gain 2566 CDKAL1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 20640854 20646496 5642 gain 2622 CDKAL1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2430 LOC100294145 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2563 LOC100294145 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2621 LOC100294145 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 32973734 32978015 4281 loss 2629 LOC100294145 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 33140842 33143800 2958 loss 2475 HLA-DPA1 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 33140842 33143800 2958 loss 2528 HLA-DPA1 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 33140842 33143800 2958 loss 2534 HLA-DPA1 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 33140842 33143800 2958 loss 2637 HLA-DPA1 Y 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 33161933 33164011 2078 gain 2379 HLA-DPB1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 33161933 33164011 2078 loss 2475 HLA-DPB1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 33161933 33164011 2078 loss 2594 HLA-DPB1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 65886117 65921700 35583 loss 2292 EYS N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65886117 65921700 35583 loss 2402 EYS N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65886117 65921700 35583 loss 2403 EYS N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65886117 65921700 35583 loss 2416 EYS N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65921701 65927763 6062 loss 2292 EYS N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65921701 65927763 6062 loss 2350 EYS N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65921701 65927763 6062 loss 2402 EYS N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65921701 65927763 6062 loss 2403 EYS N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65921701 65927763 6062 loss 2416 EYS N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65927764 65951879 24115 loss 2292 EYS N 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65927764 65951879 24115 loss 2350 EYS N 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65927764 65951879 24115 loss 2402 EYS N 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65927764 65951879 24115 loss 2403 EYS N 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65927764 65951879 24115 loss 2416 EYS N 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 65951880 65968154 16274 loss 2292 EYS N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65951880 65968154 16274 loss 2402 EYS N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65951880 65968154 16274 loss 2403 EYS N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 65951880 65968154 16274 loss 2416 EYS N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 73419032 73421405 2373 loss 2475 KCNQ5 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 6 73558441 73560954 2513 loss 2611 KCNQ5 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 6 73751296 73763854 12558 gain 2169 KCNQ5 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 6 81099147 81102939 3792 gain 2175 BCKDHB N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 81099147 81102939 3792 loss 2342 BCKDHB N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 81099147 81102939 3792 loss 2403 BCKDHB N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 81099147 81102939 3792 loss 2438 BCKDHB N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 81099147 81102939 3792 loss 2507 BCKDHB N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2325 PRSS35 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2367 PRSS35 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 84286088 84287655 1567 loss 2449 PRSS35 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2247 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2285 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2366 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2371 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2391 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2429 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2472 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2496 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2566 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2596 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2610 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2614 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 96137816 96139590 1774 gain 2616 MANEA N 4 13 7.15 Genic; OR > 6 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2048 GRIK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2051 GRIK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 102076000 102077559 1559 loss 2333 GRIK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2181 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2240 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2286 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2305 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2336 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2342 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2410 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2413 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2513 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2563 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2565 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 107108807 107111183 2376 gain 2643 AIM1 Y 1 12 26.42 Genic; OR > 6 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2286 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2445 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2461 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2559 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 6 120674750 120685941 11191 loss 2571 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 6 159244580 159254015 9435 loss 2290 C6orf99 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 159244580 159254015 9435 loss 2612 C6orf99 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 159244580 159254015 9435 loss 2622 C6orf99 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162473616 162502076 28460 loss 2237 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162473616 162502076 28460 loss 2355 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162473616 162502076 28460 loss 2610 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162505820 162525883 20063 loss 2237 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162505820 162525883 20063 loss 2355 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162505820 162525883 20063 loss 2610 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162525884 162529564 3680 loss 2237 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162525884 162529564 3680 loss 2355 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162525884 162529564 3680 loss 2610 PARK2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162531341 162554333 22992 loss 2237 PARK2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162531341 162554333 22992 loss 2355 PARK2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162531341 162554333 22992 loss 2610 PARK2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162554334 162574080 19746 loss 2237 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162554334 162574080 19746 loss 2355 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162554334 162574080 19746 loss 2610 PARK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 6 162574081 162579967 5886 loss 2237 PARK2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162574081 162579967 5886 loss 2355 PARK2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162574081 162579967 5886 loss 2514 PARK2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162574081 162579967 5886 loss 2610 PARK2 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162579968 162587577 7609 loss 2237 PARK2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162579968 162587577 7609 loss 2355 PARK2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162579968 162587577 7609 loss 2514 PARK2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 162579968 162587577 7609 loss 2610 PARK2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 loss 2047 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 loss 2050 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 gain 2261 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 gain 2339 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 gain 2359 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 gain 2384 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 loss 2474 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 loss 2510 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 6 167120986 167121008 22 gain 2625 RPS6KA2 N 3 9 6.55 Genic; OR > 6 7 3324678 3341849 17171 loss 2535 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3324678 3341849 17171 loss 2573 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3324678 3341849 17171 gain 2597 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3341850 3350288 8438 loss 2535 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3341850 3350288 8438 loss 2573 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3341850 3350288 8438 gain 2597 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3350289 3378114 27825 loss 2535 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3350289 3378114 27825 loss 2573 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3350289 3378114 27825 gain 2597 SDK1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3409718 3425767 16049 gain 2455 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3409718 3425767 16049 loss 2535 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 3409718 3425767 16049 gain 2597 SDK1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2263 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2338 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2346 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2357 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2427 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2556 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2559 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2590 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 6636136 6638418 2282 gain 2614 N 0 9 19.69 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2048 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2052 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2263 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2264 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2284 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2315 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2337 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2348 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2387 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2388 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2429 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 gain 2514 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2563 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2571 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2585 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7363907 7365873 1966 loss 2611 COL28A1 Y 5 16 7.08 Genic; OR > 6 7 7385459 7650531 265072 gain 2514 MIOS, LOC729852, Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); COL28A1, RPA3 OR > 6 7 7650532 7720374 69842 gain 2514 LOC729852, RPA3 Y 1 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7720375 7815874 95499 gain 2514 LOC729852, RPA3 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7815875 7818993 3118 loss 2345 LOC729852 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7815875 7818993 3118 gain 2514 LOC729852 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7818994 7837304 18310 gain 2514 LOC729852 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7837305 7894718 57413 loss 2176 LOC729852 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 7837305 7894718 57413 gain 2514 LOC729852 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 27467540 27469640 2100 loss 2359 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2453 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2509 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 27467540 27469640 2100 gain 2527 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 27467540 27469640 2100 loss 2612 N 0 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 69299632 69313141 13509 loss 2354 AUTS2 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 69356304 69460357 104053 loss 2358 AUTS2 Y 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 69511801 69590195 78394 loss 2361 AUTS2 Y 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 69834174 69839924 5750 loss 2621 AUTS2 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 7 76421844 76539953 118109 gain 2256 LOC100132832 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 76421844 76539953 118109 gain 2302 LOC100132832 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 76421844 76539953 118109 gain 2373 LOC100132832 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 76421844 76539953 118109 gain 2566 LOC100132832 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 88424519 88433128 8609 loss 2350 ZNF804B N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 88424519 88433128 8609 gain 2414 ZNF804B N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 88424519 88433128 8609 loss 2496 ZNF804B N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 88424519 88433128 8609 loss 2638 ZNF804B N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2339 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2356 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2376 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2387 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2427 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2434 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2450 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2477 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2509 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 107157268 107167915 10647 loss 2550 N 2 10 10.95 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2046 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2424 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2427 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2429 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2439 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2517 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 108521547 108526147 4600 loss 2614 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 112259940 112265575 5635 gain 2271 C7orf60 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 112259940 112265575 5635 gain 2328 C7orf60 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 112259940 112265575 5635 gain 2512 C7orf60 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 7 127716510 127717893 1383 gain 2193 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 127716510 127717893 1383 loss 2350 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 127716510 127717893 1383 loss 2541 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 127716510 127717893 1383 loss 2559 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 127716510 127717893 1383 loss 2626 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2266 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2269 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2320 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2436 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2443 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2565 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 147441927 147443119 1192 loss 2593 MIR548T, CNTNAP2 N 1 7 15.25 Genic; OR > 6 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2048 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2221 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2256 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2257 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2289 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 7 149379564 149383502 3938 loss 2358 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2212 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2292 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2380 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2411 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2436 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2465 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3983448 3984760 1312 loss 2498 CSMD1 N 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2212 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2227 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2237 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2292 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2342 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2380 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2411 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2423 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2427 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2436 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2465 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 gain 2471 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2498 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 3986556 3987981 1425 loss 2562 CSMD1 N 5 14 6.17 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2323 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2428 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2469 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2478 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2479 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2634 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2637 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 26696889 26698739 1850 loss 2645 ADRA1A N 2 8 8.72 Genic; OR > 6 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2049 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2213 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2267 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2479 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2505 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2509 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 28544961 28550586 5625 loss 2519 N 0 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2187 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2288 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2412 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2452 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2549 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 51389250 51390466 1216 loss 2590 SNTG1 N 1 6 13.04 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2048 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2248 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2261 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2264 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2288 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2292 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2296 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2340 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2350 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2376 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2379 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2415 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2417 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2421 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2424 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2426 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2430 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2445 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2544 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2548 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2555 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2561 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2572 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2589 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2595 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2602 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2611 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 75802283 75804852 2569 loss 2633 FLJ39080 N 0 28 63.89 Genic; OR > 6 8 92236650 92247179 10529 loss 2234 LRRC69 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 92236650 92247179 10529 loss 2350 LRRC69 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 92236650 92247179 10529 loss 2637 LRRC69 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 97917880 97934261 16381 loss 2468 PGCP N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 8 97941620 97949919 8299 loss 2350 PGCP N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 8 97963755 97984669 20914 loss 2634 PGCP N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2200 VPS13B Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2316 VPS13B Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 100286992 100295053 8061 gain 2540 VPS13B Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2053 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2325 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2449 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2472 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2475 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 107368178 107369802 1624 loss 2507 OXR1 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 8 108453218 108454560 1342 loss 2048 ANGPT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 108453218 108454560 1342 loss 2359 ANGPT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 108453218 108454560 1342 loss 2601 ANGPT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2055 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2266 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2271 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2291 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2312 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2325 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2358 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2379 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2384 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2409 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2425 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2431 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2438 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2439 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2444 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2546 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2551 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2578 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2588 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2602 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2633 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 8 120694397 120696229 1832 gain 2643 ENPP2 N 7 22 7.03 Genic; OR > 6 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2297 ZNF484 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2368 ZNF484 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 9 94660128 94662745 2617 loss 2548 ZNF484 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2175 PALM2-AKAP2, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 PALM2 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2192 PALM2-AKAP2, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 PALM2 9 111606594 111609722 3128 gain 2462 PALM2-AKAP2, N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 PALM2 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2050 GSN N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2414 GSN N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2525 GSN N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 9 123075181 123078271 3090 loss 2530 GSN N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2281 MOB2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2589 MOB2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2625 MOB2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 1625056 1630240 5184 loss 2629 MOB2 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 5226853 5228202 1349 gain 2299 HBG1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 5226853 5228202 1349 gain 2459 HBG1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 5226853 5228202 1349 gain 2616 HBG1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 5226853 5228202 1349 loss 2630 HBG1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2302 NELL1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2424 NELL1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 21380486 21381731 1245 loss 2561 NELL1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 58572501 58603440 30939 gain 2053 LOC283194 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 58572501 58603440 30939 loss 2226 LOC283194 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 58572501 58603440 30939 gain 2488 LOC283194 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2192 C11orf54 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2246 C11orf54 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2287 C11orf54 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 11 93129448 93138702 9254 loss 2440 C11orf54 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 12 760146 763846 3700 gain 2254 WNK1 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 12 760146 763846 3700 gain 2369 WNK1 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 12 760146 763846 3700 gain 2447 WNK1 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 12 760146 763846 3700 gain 2614 WNK1 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2054 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2251 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2261 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2264 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2280 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2288 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2372 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2378 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2405 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2408 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2552 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2561 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 9120874 9125246 4372 loss 2598 A2M Y 2 13 14.33 Genic; OR > 6 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2185 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2219 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2260 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2439 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 12 63383870 63385104 1234 loss 2591 N 1 5 10.84 Non-genic; OR > 10 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2452 PPFIA2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2455 PPFIA2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 12 80629297 80630527 1230 loss 2631 PPFIA2 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 12 98606972 98613364 6392 gain 2227 ANKS1B N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 12 98606972 98613364 6392 loss 2326 ANKS1B N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 12 98606972 98613364 6392 loss 2426 ANKS1B N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2046 COL4A2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2055 COL4A2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 109911515 109916950 5435 gain 2622 COL4A2 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 112546966 112555125 8159 gain 2333 ATP11A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 112546966 112555125 8159 gain 2472 ATP11A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 13 112546966 112555125 8159 gain 2521 ATP11A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2295 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2301 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2317 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2342 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2346 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2389 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2392 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2418 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2494 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2540 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2563 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2591 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2612 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2622 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 31189082 31191639 2557 loss 2627 NUBPL N 2 15 16.61 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2227 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2273 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2284 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2328 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2366 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 44043239 44045982 2743 loss 2577 FSCB Y 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2451 GNPNAT1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2455 GNPNAT1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2534 GNPNAT1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 52323151 52324282 1131 loss 2549 GNPNAT1 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 69914777 69918284 3507 loss 2192 SYNJ2BP-COX16, N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 SYNJ2BP 14 69914777 69918284 3507 loss 2495 SYNJ2BP-COX16, N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 SYNJ2BP 14 69914777 69918284 3507 loss 2499 SYNJ2BP-COX16, N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 SYNJ2BP 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2318 EML1 Y 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2363 EML1 Y 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2364 EML1 Y 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 14 99328538 99330427 1889 loss 2541 EML1 Y 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 14 99328538 99330427 1889 gain 2550 EML1 Y 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 14 105481933 105520894 38961 loss 2246 ADAM6 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 105481933 105520894 38961 loss 2440 ADAM6 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 105481933 105520894 38961 loss 2515 ADAM6 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 105481933 105520894 38961 loss 2615 ADAM6 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 14 105552296 105554767 2471 loss 2246 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 gain 2286 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 gain 2367 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 loss 2440 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 loss 2515 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 gain 2567 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 gain 2583 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105552296 105554767 2471 loss 2615 N 1 8 17.46 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 loss 2246 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 gain 2286 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 loss 2440 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 gain 2567 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 gain 2583 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 14 105554768 105556724 1956 loss 2615 N 1 6 13.04 Non-genic; OR > 10 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2381 SNRPN Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2389 SNRPN Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 22682129 22684804 2675 loss 2561 SNRPN Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 40028045 40029547 1502 gain 2235 EHD4 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2402 EHD4 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2403 EHD4 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 15 40028045 40029547 1502 loss 2573 EHD4 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2046 TRPM7 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2473 TRPM7 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 48674235 48675832 1597 loss 2626 TRPM7 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2048 MYO1E N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2283 MYO1E N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 57438505 57444905 6400 loss 2620 MYO1E N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 81984070 81997262 13192 loss 2502 SH3GL3 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 15 81997263 81999540 2277 loss 2502 SH3GL3 N 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 15 81997263 81999540 2277 loss 2533 SH3GL3 N 0 2 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 15 81999540 82008936 9396 gain 2435 SH3GL3 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 15 82050059 82051184 1125 loss 2238 SH3GL3 N 0 1 8.66 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2214 AGBL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2273 AGBL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 15 84564856 84571354 6498 loss 2488 AGBL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 3644964 3659399 14435 loss 2499 DNASE1, TRAP1 Y 1 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 16 3697516 3702559 5043 loss 2203 TRAP1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 16 3697516 3702559 5043 loss 2547 TRAP1 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2049 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2176 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2192 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2222 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2462 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2470 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2484 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2490 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 4616587 4616982 395 gain 2497 MGRN1 N 1 9 19.69 Genic; OR > 6 16 16199683 16634863 435180 gain 2344 NOMO3, Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR3179-2, MIR3179-3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180-2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180-1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 16 16199683 16634863 435180 gain 2377 NOMO3, Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR3179-2, MIR3179-3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180-2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180-1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 16 16199683 16634863 435180 gain 2579 NOMO3, Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 MIR3179-2, MIR3179-3, MIR3179-1, MIR3180-2, MIR3180-3, MIR3180-1, PKD1P1, ABCC6 16 17334130 17341824 7694 loss 2447 XYLT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 17334130 17341824 7694 loss 2547 XYLT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 17334130 17341824 7694 loss 2600 XYLT1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20378166 20384652 6486 loss 2187 ACSM2A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20378166 20384652 6486 loss 2320 ACSM2A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20378166 20384652 6486 gain 2503 ACSM2A Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20384653 20396651 11998 loss 2187 ACSM2A Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20384653 20396651 11998 loss 2320 ACSM2A Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 20384653 20396651 11998 gain 2503 ACSM2A Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 24114284 24119097 4813 gain 2354 PRKCB N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 24114284 24119097 4813 gain 2462 PRKCB N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 24114284 24119097 4813 loss 2574 PRKCB N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2279 ZNF423 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2441 ZNF423 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 48086361 48090194 3833 loss 2572 ZNF423 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 16 48776925 48780789 3864 gain 2487 PAPD5 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48776925 48780789 3864 gain 2515 PAPD5 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48776925 48780789 3864 gain 2603 PAPD5 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48776925 48780789 3864 gain 2625 PAPD5 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48780790 48785482 4692 gain 2487 PAPD5 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48780790 48785482 4692 gain 2515 PAPD5 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48780790 48785482 4692 gain 2603 PAPD5 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 16 48780790 48785482 4692 gain 2625 PAPD5 N 0 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 17 1418207 1433148 14941 gain 2432 SLC43A2 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 17 1418207 1433148 14941 gain 2563 SLC43A2 Y 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 17 1450981 1453281 2300 loss 2610 SLC43A2 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2227 SPECC1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2461 SPECC1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 19924055 19935009 10954 loss 2511 SPECC1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2365 NF1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2371 NF1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 26546113 26546197 84 loss 2610 NF1 N 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 17 47426055 47427190 1135 loss 2450 CA10 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 17 47472752 47480485 7733 loss 2180 CA10 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 17 47472752 47480485 7733 loss 2455 CA10 N 0 2 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 18 62362980 62365683 2703 loss 2260 CDH19 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 18 62362980 62365683 2703 loss 2286 CDH19 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 18 62362980 62365683 2703 gain 2541 CDH19 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 6969173 7017173 48000 gain 2285 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 MBD3L4, MBD3L5 19 6969173 7017173 48000 gain 2503 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 MBD3L4, MBD3L5 19 6969173 7017173 48000 gain 2567 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 MBD3L4, MBD3L5 19 6969173 7017173 48000 gain 2640 MBD3L2, MBD3L3, Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 MBD3L4, MBD3L5 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2052 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 gain 2178 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 gain 2200 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 gain 2232 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2268 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2273 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2275 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2278 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2301 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2305 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2355 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2364 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2373 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2375 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2378 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2383 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2384 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2395 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2397 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2404 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2415 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2419 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2420 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2427 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2437 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 gain 2466 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 gain 2486 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2541 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2543 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2548 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2557 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2580 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2584 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2601 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2608 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2612 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2629 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2642 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 14908620 14910693 2073 loss 2643 N 8 39 11.33 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2051 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2269 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2270 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2294 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2339 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2440 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2568 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2589 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2597 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 22939751 22945553 5802 loss 2599 N 1 10 21.92 Non-genic; OR > 10 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2054 LSM14A N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2401 LSM14A N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2425 LSM14A N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 39394208 39395957 1749 loss 2428 LSM14A N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 41532063 41533404 1341 gain 2449 ZFP14 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 41532063 41533404 1341 gain 2494 ZFP14 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 41532063 41533404 1341 gain 2528 ZFP14 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 41532063 41533404 1341 loss 2559 ZFP14 N 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 46032427 46046858 14431 gain 2052 CYP2A6 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 46032427 46046858 14431 gain 2374 CYP2A6 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 46032427 46046858 14431 gain 2413 CYP2A6 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2213 CARD8 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 53443125 53445054 1929 loss 2294 CARD8 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2464 CARD8 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 53443125 53445054 1929 gain 2524 CARD8 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 19 56292782 56294669 1887 loss 2207 CTU1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 56292782 56294669 1887 loss 2391 CTU1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 19 56292782 56294669 1887 loss 2439 CTU1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 14569192 14574538 5346 loss 2241 MACROD2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 14569192 14574538 5346 loss 2484 MACROD2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 14569192 14574538 5346 loss 2491 MACROD2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 17283788 17285773 1985 loss 2440 PCSK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 17283788 17285773 1985 loss 2541 PCSK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 17283788 17285773 1985 loss 2544 PCSK2 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19974238 19979617 5379 gain 2190 CRNKL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19974238 19979617 5379 gain 2474 CRNKL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19974238 19979617 5379 gain 2489 CRNKL1 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19979618 19981548 1930 gain 2190 C20orf26, CRNKL1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 20 19979618 19981548 1930 gain 2474 C20orf26, CRNKL1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 20 19979618 19981548 1930 gain 2489 C20orf26, CRNKL1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 20 19979618 19981548 1930 loss 2597 C20orf26, CRNKL1 Y 1 4 8.66 Genic; OR > 6 20 19981549 19982732 1183 gain 2190 C20orf26, CRNKL1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19981549 19982732 1183 gain 2474 C20orf26, CRNKL1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 19981549 19982732 1183 gain 2489 C20orf26, CRNKL1 N 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 47586063 47612159 26096 loss 2434 PTGIS Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 47586063 47612159 26096 loss 2484 PTGIS Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 20 47586063 47612159 26096 loss 2630 PTGIS Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2312 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2372 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2507 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2519 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2530 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2596 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 39695337 39697029 1692 gain 2604 N 1 7 15.25 Non-genic; OR > 10 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2055 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2226 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2270 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2363 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2504 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2597 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 21 41140283 41141370 1087 gain 2643 DSCAM Y 2 7 7.61 Genic; OR > 6 22 28477025 28481680 4655 gain 2263 ZMAT5 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 22 28477025 28481680 4655 gain 2427 ZMAT5 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 22 28477025 28481680 4655 gain 2590 ZMAT5 Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2544 OGT Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2628 OGT Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 70692387 70693450 1063 loss 2633 OGT Y 1 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 98627062 98628953 1891 gain 2207 LOC442459 N 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 23 98753421 98853902 100481 loss 2350 LOC442459 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 23 98953337 98979358 26021 loss 2536 LOC442459 Y 0 1 6.48 Genic (distinct CNV-subregions); OR > 6 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2334 SAGE1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2502 SAGE1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 134801361 134839685 38324 loss 2588 SAGE1 Y 0 3 6.48 Genic; OR > 6 23 149901706 149902701 995 gain 2047 HMGB3 Y 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 149901706 149902701 995 gain 2411 HMGB3 Y 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 149901706 149902701 995 gain 2458 HMGB3 Y 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 149901706 149902701 995 gain 2551 HMGB3 Y 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 149901706 149902701 995 gain 2597 HMGB3 Y 0 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2047 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2048 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2411 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2458 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2551 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 149902702 149904265 1563 gain 2597 HMGB3 N 2 6 6.51 Genic; OR > 6 23 154456892 154456908 16 loss 2198 TMLHE N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 154456892 154456908 16 loss 2203 TMLHE N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 154456892 154456908 16 loss 2462 TMLHE N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 154456892 154456908 16 loss 2491 TMLHE N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6 23 154456892 154456908 16 loss 2526 TMLHE N 1 5 10.84 Genic; OR > 6

TABLE 3 RefSeq Gene Symbol(s) EO NCBI Gene ID Gene Description RefSeq Summmary A2M Exonic 2 alpha-2-macroglobulin precursor Alpha-2-macroglobulin is a protease inhibitor and cytokine transporter. It inhibits many proteases, including trypsin, thrombin and collagenase. A2M is implicated in Alzheimer disease (AD) due to its ability to mediate the clearance and degradation of A-beta, the major component of beta-amyloid deposits. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. ABCC6 Exonic 368 multidrug resistance-associated protein 6 isoform 1 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). The encoded protein, a member of the MRP subfamily, is involved in multi-drug resistance. Mutations in this gene cause pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different proteins have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and it encodes the longer protein (isoform 1). ACSM2A Exonic 123876 acyl-coenzyme A synthetase ACSM2A, mitochondrial N/A ADAM6 Exonic 8755 N/A N/A ADRA1A Intronic 148 alpha-1A adrenergic receptor isoform 4 Alpha-1-adrenergic receptors (alpha-1-ARs) are members of the G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. They activate mitogenic responses and regulate growth and proliferation of many cells. There are 3 alpha-1-AR subtypes: alpha-1A, -1B and -1D, all of which signal through the Gq/11 family of G-proteins and different subtypes show different patterns of activation. This gene encodes alpha-1A-adrenergic receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene generates four transcript variants, which encode four different isoforms with distinct C-termini but having similar ligand binding properties. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) includes an alternate 3′ terminal exon, compared to variant 3. It encodes isoform 4, which has a longer and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 3. AGBL1 Exonic 123624 cytosolic carboxypeptidase 4 N/A AIM1 Exonic 202 absent in melanoma 1 protein N/A ALDH7A1 Exonic 501 alpha-aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase isoform 3 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of subfamily 7 in the aldehyde dehydrogenase gene family. These enzymes are thought to play a major role in the detoxification of aldehydes generated by alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. This particular member has homology to a previously described protein from the green garden pea, the 26 g pea turgor protein. It is also involved in lysine catabolism that is known to occur in the mitochondrial matrix. Recent reports show that this protein is found both in the cytosol and the mitochondria, and the two forms likely arise from the use of alternative translation initiation sites. An additional variant encoding a different isoform has also been found for this gene. Mutations in this gene are associated with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Several related pseudogenes have also been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) is missing two in-frame coding exons compared to variant 1, resulting in a shorter isoform (3) lacking an internal protein segment compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This Refseq, containing three potential in-frame translation initiation codons (all with weak Kozak signals), is annotated with a CDS starting from the upstream start codon (at nt 112-114). While this variant has transcript support, the localization and/or function of this isoform is not known. Translation from the downstream AUGs (at nt 193-195 and 277-279) may occur by leaky scanning. This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. ANGPT1 Intronic 284 angiopoietin-1 isoform 1 precursor Angiopoietins are proteins with important roles in vascular development and angiogenesis. All angiopoietins bind with similar affinity to an endothelial cell-specific tyrosine-protein kinase receptor. The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted glycoprotein that activates the receptor by inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. It plays a critical role in mediating reciprocal interactions between the endothelium and surrounding matrix and mesenchyme and inhibits endothelial permeability. The protein also contributes to blood vessel maturation and stability, and may be involved in early development of the heart. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, December 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (1). ANKS1B Intronic 56899 ankyrin repeat and sterile alpha motif domain-containing This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly expressed in brain and testis. protein 1B isoform 1 This protein interacts with amyloid beta protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (12) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (1) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. ARHGAP15 Intronic 55843 rho GTPase-activating protein 15 RHO GTPases (see ARHA; MIM 165390) regulate diverse biologic processes, and their activity is regulated by RHO GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs), such as ARHGAP15 (Seoh et al., 2003 [PubMed 12650940]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. ARHGEF38 Exonic 54848 rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 38 isoform 1 N/A ARL15 Both 54622 ADP-ribosylation factor-like protein 15 N/A ARMC9 Both 80210 lisH domain-containing protein ARMC9 N/A ATP11A Exonic 23250 probable phospholipid-transporting ATPase IH isoform a The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane ATPase. The encoded protein is probably phosphorylated in its intermediate state and likely drives the transport of ions such as calcium across membranes. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes isoform a. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. AUTS2 Both 26053 autism susceptibility gene 2 protein isoform 3 N/A BAZ2B Intronic 29994 bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 2B N/A BCKDHB Intronic 594 2-oxoisovalerate dehydrogenase subunit beta, Branched-chain keto acid dehydrogenase is a multienzyme complex associated with the inner mitochondrial precursor membrane of mitochondria, and functions in the catabolism of branched-chain amino acids. The complex consists of multiple copies of 3 components: branched-chain alpha-keto acid decarboxylase (E1), lipoamide acyltransferase (E2) and lipoamide dehydrogenase (E3). This gene encodes the E1 beta subunit, and mutations therein have been associated with maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), type 1B, a disease characterized by a maple syrup odor to the urine in addition to mental and physical retardation, and feeding problems. Alternative splicing at this locus results in transcript variants with different 3′ non-coding regions, but encoding the same isoform. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) is missing a segment in the 3′ UTR compared to transcript variant 1, and thus has a shorter 3′ UTR. Both variants 1 and 2 encode the same protein. BHMT2 Exonic 23743 betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 2 isoform 2 Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that plays a crucial role in methylation reactions. Transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine creates methionine, which donates the methyl group to methylate DNA, proteins, lipids, and other intracellular metabolites. The protein encoded by this gene is one of two methyl transferases that can catalyze the transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine. Anomalies in homocysteine metabolism have been implicated in disorders ranging from vascular disease to neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame exon in the CDS, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) lacks an internal segment, as compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record w ere based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. C11orf54 Exonic 28970 ester hydrolase C11orf54 N/A C6orf99 Exonic 100130967 putative uncharacterized protein C6orf99 N/A C7orf60 Exonic 154743 UPF0532 protein C7orf60 N/A CA10 Intronic 56934 carbonic anhydrase-related protein 10 precursor This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the carbonic anhydrase family of zinc metalloenzymes, which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in various biological processes. The protein encoded by this gene is an acatalytic member of the alpha- carbonic anhydrase subgroup, and it is thought to play a role in the central nervous system, especially in brain development. Multiple transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1, Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. CARD8 Exonic 22900 caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 8 The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment domain (CARD)- isoform b containing family of proteins, which are involved in pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation. CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and lacks an alternate in-frame exon in the 5′ coding region, compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform b), compared to isoform a. Variants 2 and 3 encode the same isoform (b). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. CCDC66 Intronic 285331 coiled-coil domain-containing protein 66 isoform 1 N/A CDH19 Exonic 28513 cadherin-19 preproprotein This gene is a type II classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily and one of three cadherin 7-like genes located in a cluster on chromosome 18. The encoded membrane protein is a calcium dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Type II (atypical) cadherins are defined based on their lack of a HAV cell adhesion recognition sequence specific to type I cadherins. Since disturbance of intracellular adhesion is a prerequisite for invasion and metastasis of tumor cells, cadherins are considered prime candidates for tumor suppressor genes. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. CDKAL1 Exonic 54901 CDK5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 1-like 1 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the methylthiotransferase family. The function of this gene is not known. Genome-wide association studies have linked single nucleotide polymorphisms in an intron of this gene with susceptibilty to type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. CLSTN1 Intronic 22883 calsyntenin-1 isoform 1 precursor N/A COL28A1 Exonic 340267 collagen alpha-1 (XXVIII) chain precursor COL28A1 belongs to a class of collagens containing von Willebrand factor (VWF; MIM 613160) type A (VWFA) domains (Veit et al., 2006 [PubMed 16330543]). [supplied by OMIM, November 2010]. COL4A2 Exonic 1284 collagen alpha-2(IV) chain preproprotein This gene encodes one of the six subunits of type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. The C-terminal portion of the protein, known as canstatin, is an inhibitor of angiogenesis and tumor growth. Like the other members of the type IV collagen gene family, this gene is organized in a head-to-head conformation with another type IV collagen gene so that each gene pair shares a common promoter. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. COMMD10 Both 51397 COMM domain-containing protein 10 N/A CRNKL1 Both 51340 crooked neck-like protein 1 The crooked neck (crn) gene of Drosophila is essential for embryogenesis and is thought to be involved in cell cycle progression and pre-mRNA splicing. This gene is similar in sequence to crn and encodes a protein which can localize to pre-mRNA splicing complexes in the nucleus. The encoded protein, which contains many tetratricopeptide repeats, is required for pre-mRNA splicing. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. CSMD1 Intronic 64478 CUB and sushi domain-containing protein 1 precursor N/A CTU1 Exonic 90353 cytoplasmic tRNA 2-thiolation protein 1 N/A CYP2A6 Exonic 1548 cytochrome P450 2A6 precursor This gene, CYP2A6, encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and its expression is induced by phenobarbital. The enzyme is known to hydroxylate coumarin, and also metabolizes nicotine, aflatoxin B1, nitrosamines, and some pharmaceuticals. Individuals with certain allelic variants are said to have a poor metabolizer phenotype, meaning they do not efficiently metabolize coumarin or nicotine. This gene is part of a large cluster of cytochrome P450 genes from the CYP2A, CYP2B and CYP2F subfamilies on chromosome 19q. The gene was formerly referred to as CYP2A3; however, it has been renamed CYP2A6. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. DSCAM Exonic 1826 Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule isoform CHD2-42 N/A precursor EGFEM1P Both 93556 N/A N/A EHD4 Intronic 30844 EH domain-containing protein 4 N/A EML1 Exonic 2009 echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 1 Human echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like is a strong candidate for the Usher isoform a syndrome type 1A gene. Usher syndromes (USHs) are a group of genetic disorders consisting of congenital deafness, retinitis pigmentosa, and vestibular dysfunction of variable onset and severity depending on the genetic type. The disease process in USHs involves the entire brain and is not limited to the posterior fossa or auditory and visual systems. The USHs are catagorized as type I (USH1A, USH1B, USH1C, USH1D, USH1E and USH1F), type II (USH2A and USH2B) and type III (USH3). The type I is the most severe form. Gene loci responsible for these three types are all mapped. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (a). EML6 Both 400954 echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 6 N/A ENPP2 Intronic 5168 N/A The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5′ end of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor- like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) uses an alternate 5′-most exon compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding due to the presence of an upstream ORF that is predicted to interfere with translation of the longest ORF; translation of the upstream ORF renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. EPAS1 Intronic 2034 endothelial PAS domain-containing protein 1 This gene encodes a transcription factor involved in the induction of genes regulated by oxygen, which is induced as oxygen levels fall. The encoded protein contains a basic-helix- loop-helix domain protein dimerization domain as well as a domain found in proteins in signal transduction pathways which respond to oxygen levels. Mutations in this gene are associated with erythrocytosis familial type 4. [provided by RefSeq, November 2009]. EYS Intronic 346007 protein eyes shut homolog isoform 2 The product of this gene contains multiple epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like and LamG domains. The protein is expressed in the photoreceptor layer of the retina, and the gene is mutated in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, December 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses an alternate exon and 3′ UTR, compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has a substantially shorter and unique C-terminus, compared to isoform 1. FGGY Both 55277 FGGY carbohydrate kinase domain-containing protein This gene encodes a member of the FGGY kinase family which acts as a phosphotransferase. isoform a Some GWAS studies have found an association with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, yet other GWAS studies have not found any association. [provided by RefSeq, September 2011]. FLJ39080 Intronic 441355 N/A N/A FSCB Exonic 84075 fibrous sheath CABYR-binding protein N/A FZD5 Exonic 7855 frizzled-5 precursor Members of the ‘frizzled’ gene family encode 7-transmembrane domain proteins that are receptors for Wnt signaling proteins. The FZD5 protein is believed to be the receptor for the Wnt5A ligand. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. GMDS Intronic 2762 GDP-mannose 4,6 dehydratase GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase (GMD; EC 4.2.1.47) catalyzes the conversion of GDP- mannose to GDP-4-keto-6-deoxymannose, the first step in the synthesis of GDP-fucose from GDP-mannose, using NADP+ as a cofactor. The second and third steps of the pathway are catalyzed by a single enzyme, GDP-keto-6-deoxymannose 3,5-epimerase, 4-reductase, designated FX in humans (MIM 137020). [supplied by OMIM, August 2009]. GNPNAT1 Intronic 64841 glucosamine 6-phosphate N-acetyltransferase N/A GRIK2 Intronic 2898 glutamate receptor, ionotropic kainate 2 isoform 3 Glutamate receptors are the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter receptors in the precursor mammalian brain and are activated in a variety of normal neurophysiologic processes. This gene product belongs to the kainate family of glutamate receptors, which are composed of four subunits and function as ligand-activated ion channels. The subunit encoded by this gene is subject to RNA editing at multiple sites within the first and second transmembrane domains, which is thought to alter the structure and function of the receptor complex. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive mental retardation. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) contains an additional exon in the 3′ coding region, compared to transcript variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. RNA editing changes Ile567Val, Tyr571Cys and Gln621Arg. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. GSN Intronic 2934 gelsolin isoform a precursor The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest isoform (a). HBG1 Exonic 3047 hemoglobin subunit gamma-1 The gamma globin genes (HBG1 and HBG2) are normally expressed in the fetal liver, spleen and bone marrow. Two gamma chains together with two alpha chains constitute fetal hemoglobin (HbF) which is normally replaced by adult hemoglobin (HbA) at birth. In some beta-thalassemias and related conditions, gamma chain production continues into adulthood. The two types of gamma chains differ at residue 136 where glycine is found in the G-gamma product (HBG2) and alanine is found in the A-gamma product (HBG1). The former is predominant at birth. The order of the genes in the beta-globin cluster is: 5′-epsilon -- gamma- G -- gamma-A -- delta -- beta--3′. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. HLA-DPA1 Exonic 3113 HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DP alpha 1 HLA-DPA1 belongs to the HLA class II alpha chain paralogues. This class II molecule is a chain precursor heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) and a beta (DPB) chain, both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The alpha chain is approximately 33-35 kDa and its gene contains 5 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. HLA-DPB1 Exonic 3115 HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DP beta 1 HLA-DPB belongs to the HLA class II beta chain paralogues. This class II molecule is a chain precursor heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) and a beta chain (DPB), both anchored in the membrane. It play s a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The beta chain is approximately 26-28 kDa and its gene contains 6 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and exon 5 encodes the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. HMGB3 Both 3149 high mobility group protein B3 HMGB3 belongs to the high mobility group (HMG) protein superfamily. Like HMG1 (MIM 163905) and HMG2 (MIM 163906), HMGB3 contains DNA-binding HMG box domains and is classified into the HMG box subfamily. Members of the HMG box subfamily are thought to play a fundamental role in DNA replication, nucleosome assembly and transcription (Wilke et al., 1997 [PubMed 9370291]; Nemeth et al., 2006 [PubMed 16945912]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. IQCA1 Both 79781 IQ and AAA domain-containing protein 1 N/A KCNQ5 Intronic 56479 potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family that is differentially 5 isoform 5 expressed in subregions of the brain and in skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) lacks three alternate in-frame exons in the central coding region, compared to variant 4. The resulting isoform (5) lacks an internal segment, compared to isoform 4. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. KIAA1324 Intronic 57535 UPF0577 protein KIAA1324 precursor N/A LOC100132832 Exonic 100132832 N/A N/A LOC100294145 Exonic 100294145 N/A N/A LOC283194 Exonic 283194 N/A N/A LOC285074 Exonic 285074 N/A N/A LOC442459 Both 442459 N/A N/A LOC729852 Both 729852 N/A N/A LRRC69 Intronic 100130742 leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 69 N/A LSM14A Intronic 26065 protein LSM14 homolog A isoform a Sm-like proteins were identified in a variety of organisms based on sequence homology with the Sm protein family (see SNRPD2; 601061). Sm-like proteins contain the Sm sequence motif, which consists of 2 regions separated by a linker of variable length that folds as a loop. The Sm-like proteins are thought to form a stable heteromer present in tri-snRNP particles, which are important for pre-mRNA splicing. [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes isoform a. While isoforms a and b are of the same length, their C-termini are different. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. MACROD2 Intronic 140733 MACRO domain-containing protein 2 isoform 1 N/A MAN2A1 Intronic 4124 alpha-mannosidase 2 This gene encodes a protein which is a member of family 38 of the glycosyl hydrolases. The protein is located in the Golgi and catalyzes the final hydrolytic step in the asparagine-linked oligosaccharide (N-glycan) maturation pathway. Mutations in the mouse homolog of this gene have been shown to cause a systemic autoimmune disease similar to human systemic lupus erythematosus. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. MANEA Intronic 79694 glycoprotein endo-alpha-1,2-mannosidase N-glycosylation of proteins is initiated in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) by the transfer of the preassembled oligosaccharide glucose-3-mannose-9-N-acetylglucosamine-2 from dolichyl pyrophosphate to acceptor sites on the target protein by an oligosaccharyltransferase complex. This core oligosaccharide is sequentially processed by several ER glycosidases and by an endomannosidase (E.C. 3.2.1.130), such as MANEA, in the Golgi. MANEA catalyzes the release of mono-, di-, and triglucosylmannose oligosaccharides by cleaving the alpha-1,2- mannosidic bond that links them to high-mannose glycans (Hamilton et al., 2005 [PubMed 15677381]). [supplied by OMIM, September 2008]. MAP4 Intronic 4134 microtubule-associated protein The protein encoded by this gene is a major non-neuronal microtubule-associated protein. This protein contains a domain similar to the microtubule-binding domains of neuronal 4 isoform 4 microtubule-associated protein (MAP2) and microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT/TAU). This protein promotes microtubule assembly, and has been shown to counteract destabilization of interphase microtubule catastrophe promotion. Cyclin B was found to interact with this protein, which targets cell division cycle 2 (CDC2) kinase to microtubules. The phosphorylation of this protein affects microtubule properties and cell cycle progression. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks an alternate exon and uses an alternate splice site in the 3′ coding region, compared to variant 1. The resulting protein (isoform 4) has a shorter and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 1. MBD3L2 Exonic 125997 methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 3-like 2 This gene encodes a protein that is related to methyl-CpG-binding proteins but lacks the methyl-CpG binding domain. The protein has been found in germ cell tumors and some somatic tissues. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. MBD3L3 Exonic 653657 putative methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 3-like 3 N/A MBD3L4 Exonic 653656 putative methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 3-like 4 This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins that are related to methyl-CpG-binding proteins but lack the methyl-CpG binding domain. There is no definitive support for transcription of this locus, and the transcript structure is inferred from other family members. [provided by RefSeq, August 2009]. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. MBD3L5 Exonic 284428 putative methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 3-like 5 N/A MGRN1 Intronic 23295 E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase MGRN1 isoform 4 Mahogunin (MGRN1) is a C3HC4 RING-containing protein with E3 ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. [supplied by OMIM, April 2004]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks an alternate in-frame exon and uses an alternate splice junction at the 5′ end of the last exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (4) is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. MIR3179-1 Exonic 100422960 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR3179-2 Exonic 100422886 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR3179-3 Exonic 100423006 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR3180-1 Exonic 100422870 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR3180-2 Exonic 100422956 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR3180-3 Exonic 100422836 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR4266 Exonic 100423027 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR548C Intronic 693129 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR548T Intronic 100422849 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MIR548Z Intronic 100500856 N/A microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that are involved in post- transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. MOB2 Intronic 81532 mps one binder kinase activator-like 2 isoform 1 N/A MYLK4 Intronic 340156 myosin light chain kinase family member 4 N/A MYO1E Intronic 4643 myosin-Ie N/A MYOC Both 4653 myocilin precursor MYOC encodes the protein myocilin, which is believed to have a role in cytoskeletal function. MYOC is expressed in many occular tissues, including the trabecular meshwork, and was revealed to be the trabecular meshwork glucocorticoid-inducible response protein (TIGR). The trabecular meshwork is a specialized eye tissue essential in regulating intraocular pressure, and mutations in MYOC have been identified as the cause of hereditary juvenile- onset open-angle glaucoma. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. NELL1 Intronic 4745 protein kinase C-binding protein NELL1 isoform 2 This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein that contains epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like precursor repeats. The encoded heterotrimeric protein may be involved in cell growth regulation and differentiation. A similar protein in rodents is involved in craniosynostosis. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has the same N- and C-termini but is shorter compared to isoform 1. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. NF1 Intronic 4763 neurofibromin isoform 3 This gene product appears to function as a negative regulator of the ras signal transduction pathway. Mutations in this gene have been linked to neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile myclomonocytic leukemia and Watson syndrome. The mRNA for this gene is subject to RNA editing (CGA > UGA −> Arg1306Term) resulting in premature translation termination. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks multiple 3′ exons and has an alternate 3′ end. as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a much shorter and different C-terminus, and lacks ras-GTPase activating domain and SEC 14 domain, compared to isoform 1. NME5 Intronic 8382 nucleoside diphosphate kinase homolog 5 N/A NOMO3 Exonic 408050 nodal modulator 3 precursor This gene encodes a protein originally thought to be related to the collagenase gene family. This gene is one of three highly similar genes in a duplicated region on the short arm of chromosome 16. These three genes encode closely related proteins that may have the same function. The protein encoded by one of these genes has been identified as part of a protein complex that participates in the Nodal signaling pathway during vertebrate development. Mutations in ABCC6, which is located nearby, rather than mutations in this gene are associated with pseudoxanthoma elasticum. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. NPFFR2 Intronic 10886 neuropeptide FF receptor 2 isoform 2 This gene encodes a member of a subfamily of G-protein-coupled neuropeptide receptors. This protein is activated by the neuropeptides A-18-amide (NPAF) and F-8-amide (NPFF) and may function in pain modulation and regulation of the opioid system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) contains an alternate exon in the 5′ UTR that causes translation initiation at a downstream AUG, and results an isoform (2) with a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform 1. NRXN1 Intronic 9378 neurexin-1-beta isoform beta precursor Neurexins function in the vertebrate nervous system as cell adhesion molecules and receptors. Two neurexin genes are among the largest known in human (NRXN1 and NRXN3). By using alternate promoters, splice sites and exons, predictions of hundreds or even thousands of distinct mRNAs have been made. Most transcripts use the upstream promoter and encode alpha-neurexin isoforms; fewer transcripts are produced from the downstream promoter and encode beta-neurexin isoforms. Alpha-neurexins contain epidermal growth factor-like (EGF- like) sequences and laminin G domains, and they interact with neurexophilins. Beta-neurexins lack EGF-like sequences and contain fewer laminin G domains than alpha-neurexins. The RefSeq Project has decided to create only a few representative transcript variants of the multitude that are possible. [provided by RefSeq, October 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (beta) represents a beta neurexin transcript. It is transcribed from a downstream promoter, includes a different segment for its 5′ UTR and 5′ coding region, and lacks most of the 5′ exons present in alpha transcripts, as compared to variant alpha2. The resulting protein (isoform beta) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus when it is compared to isoform alpha2. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from transcript and genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. NUBPL Intronic 80224 iron-sulfur protein NUBPL isoform 2 This gene encodes a member of the Mrp/NBP35 ATP-binding proteins family. The encoded protein is required for the assembly of the respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (complex I), an oligomeric enzymatic complex located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. The respiratory complex I consists of 45 subunits and 8 iron-sulfur (Fe/S) clusters. This protein is an Fe/S protein that plays a critical role in the assembly of respiratory complex I, likely by transferring Fe/S into the Fe/S-containing complex I subunits. Mutations in this gene cause mitochondrial complex I deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks two exons from the 5′ end and has an alternate 5′ exon, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has a shorter N-terminus, as compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. ODZ2 Intronic 57451 teneurin-2 N/A OGT Exonic 8473 UDP-N-acetylglucosamine--peptide N-acetylglucosaminyl- This gene encodes a glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the addition of a single N- transferase 110 kDa subunit isoform 2 acetylglucosamine in O-glycosidic linkage to serine or threonine residues. Since both phosphorylation and glycosylation compete for similar serine or threonine residues, the two processes may compete for sites, or they may alter the substrate specificity of nearby sites by steric or electrostatic effects. The protein contains multiple tetratricopeptide repeats that are required for optimal recognition of substrates. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, October 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses an alternate in-frame splice site in the 5′ coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 2) compared to isoform 1. OR2T29 Exonic 343563 olfactory receptor 2T29 Olfactory receptors interact with odorant molecules in the nose, to initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes. Olfactory receptors share a 7-transmembrane domain structure with many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors and are responsible for the recognition and G protein-mediated transduction of odorant signals. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the genome. The nomenclature assigned to the olfactory receptor genes and proteins for this organism is independent of other organisms. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on homologous alignments. OXR1 Intronic 55074 oxidation resistance protein 1 isoform 2 N/A PALM2 Intronic 114299 paralemmin-2 isoform a N/A PALM2-AKAP2 Intronic 445815 PALM2-AKAP2 protein isoform 2 PALM2-AKAP2 mRNAs are naturally occurring read-through products of the neighboring PALM2 and AKAP2 genes. The significance of these read-through mRNAs and the function the resulting fusion protein products have not yet been determined. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several transcript variants encoding different isoforms, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been defined. [provided by RefSeq, October 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame exon near the 3′ coding region compared to variant 1. It encodes a shorter isoform (2) but has identical N- and C-termini to isoform 1. PAPD5 Intronic 64282 PAP-associated domain-containing protein 5 isoform b N/A PARD3B Intronic 117583 partitioning defective 3 homolog B isoform a N/A PARK2 Both 5071 E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase parkin isoform 3 The precise function of this gene is unknown; however, the encoded protein is a component of a multiprotein E3 ubiquitin ligase complex that mediates the targeting of substrate proteins for proteasomal degradation. Mutations in this gene are known to cause Parkinson disease and autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson disease. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. Additional splice variants of this gene have been described but currently lack transcript support. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: Transcript variant 3 lacks exons 3 to 5 present in the full-length transcript variant 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. PCSK2 Intronic 5126 neuroendocrine convertase 2 isoform 2 preproprotein This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein convertase family. These enzymes process latent precursor proteins into their biologically active products. The encoded protein plays a critical role in hormone biosynthesis by processing a variety of prohormones including proinsulin, proopiomelanocortin and proluteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may increase susceptibility to myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes. This gene may also play a role in tumor development and progression. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an exon in the 5′ coding region, but maintains the reading frame, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (2) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. PGCP Intronic 10404 plasma glutamate carboxypeptidase precursor N/A PHC2 Both 1912 polyhomeotic-like protein 2 isoform b In Drosophila melanogaster, the ‘Polycomb’ group (PcG) of genes are part of a cellular memory system that is responsible for the stable inheritance of gene activity. PcG proteins form a large multimeric, chromatin-associated protein complex. The protein encoded by this gene has homology to the Drosophila PcG protein ‘polyhomeotic’ (Ph) and is known to heterodimerize with EDR1 and colocalize with BMI1 in interphase nuclei of human cells. The specific function in human cells has not yet been determined. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. PHF17 Exonic 79960 protein Jade-1 short isoform N/A PKD1P1 Exonic 339044 N/A N/A PPFIA2 Intronic 8499 N/A The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein-tyrosine phosphatase- interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) is represented as non-coding due to the presence of an upstream ORF that is predicted to interfere with translation of the longest ORF; translation of the upstream ORF renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense- mediated mRNA decay (NMD). PRKCB Intronic 5579 protein kinase C beta type isoform 1 Protein kinase C (PKC) is a family of serine- and threonine-specific protein kinases that can be activated by calcium and second messenger diacylglycerol. PKC family members phosphorylate a wide variety of protein targets and are known to be involved in diverse cellular signaling pathways. PKC family members also serve as major receptors for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters. Each member of the PKC family has a specific expression profile and is believed to play a distinct role in cells. The protein encoded by this gene is one of the PKC family members. This protein kinase has been reported to be involved in many different cellular functions, such as B cell activation, apoptosis induction, endothelial cell proliferation, and intestinal sugar absorption. Studies in mice also suggest that this kinase may also regulate neuronal functions and correlate fear-induced conflict behavior after stress. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) uses an alternate splice junction at the 5′ end of the last exon compared to variant 2. The resulting isoform (1) has a distinct and shorter C-terminus compared to isoform 2. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. PRSS35 Intronic 167681 inactive serine protease 35 precursor N/A PTGIS Exonic 5740 prostacyclin synthase precursor This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. However, this protein is considered a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily on the basis of sequence similarity rather than functional similarity. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the conversion of prostglandin H2 to prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2), a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. An imbalance of prostacyclin and its physiological antagonist thromboxane A2 contribute to the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. RGL1 Both 23179 ral guanine nucleotide dissociation stimulator-like 1 N/A RGPD1 Intronic 400966 RANBP2-like and GRIP domain-containing protein 1/2 N/A RPS6KA2 Intronic 6196 ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-2 isoform b This gene encodes a member of the RSK (ribosomal S6 kinase) family of serine/threonine kinases. This kinase contains 2 non-identical kinase catalytic domains and phosphorylates various substrates, including members of the mitogen-activated kinase (MAPK) signalling pathway. The activity of this protein has been implicated in controlling cell growth and differentiation. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and has multiple coding region differences, compared to variant 1. These differences result in translation initiation at an upstream ATG and an isoform (b) with a distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. RYR2 Intronic 6262 ryanodine receptor 2 This gene encodes a ry anodine receptor found in cardiac muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum. The encoded protein is one of the components of a calcium channel, composed of a tetramer of the ryanodine receptor proteins and a tetramer of FK506 binding protein 1B proteins, that supplies calcium to cardiac muscle. Mutations in this gene are associated with stress-induced polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SAGE1 Exonic 55511 sarcoma antigen 1 This gene belongs to a class of genes that are activated in tumors. These genes are expressed in tumors of different histologic types but not in normal tissues, except for spermatogenic cells and, for some, placenta. The proteins encoded by these genes appear to be strictly tumor specific, and hence may be excellent sources of antigens for cancer immunotherapy. This gene is expressed in sarcomas. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SDK1 Intronic 221935 protein sidekick-1 N/A SH3GL3 Intronic 6457 endophilin-A3 N/A SH3RF3 Exonic 344558 SH3 domain-containing RING finger protein 3 precursor N/A SLC2A9 Intronic 56606 solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter This gene encodes a member of the SLC2A facilitative glucose transporter family. Members member 9 isoform 2 of this family play a significant role in maintaining glucose homeostasis. The encoded protein may play a role in the development and survival of chondrocytes in cartilage matrices. Two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2), also known as GLUT9deltaN, contains alternate in-frame segments in the 5′ UTR and coding region and uses a different start codon, compared to variant 1. Isoform 2 has a shorter N-terminus, compared to isoform 1. SLC43A2 Both 124935 large neutral amino acids transporter small subunit 4 System L amino acid transporters, such as SLC43A2, mediate sodium-independent transport of bulky neutral amino acids across cell membranes (Bodoy et al., 2005 [PubMed 15659399]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. SNRPN Exonic 6638 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein-associated protein N The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP SMB/SMN family. The protein plays a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) lacks exon 1 but utilizes upstream, non-coding exons u1B′ (downstream alternative splice donor site for u1B), u2 and u4. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SNTG1 Intronic 54212 gamma-1-syntrophin The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the syntrophin family. Syntrophins are cytoplasmic peripheral membrane proteins that typically contain 2 pleckstrin homology (PH) domains, a PDZ domain that bisects the first PH domain, and a C-terminal domain that mediates dystrophin binding. This gene is specifically expressed in the brain. Transcript variants for this gene have been described, but their full-length nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SPECC1 Exonic 92521 cytospin-B isoform 1 The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) contains an alternate 5′ terminal non- coding exon compared to variant 1. Variants 1 and 6 encode the same isoform (1). SYNJ2BP Intronic 55333 synaptojanin-2-binding protein N/A SYNJ2BP-COX16 Intronic 100529257 SYNJ2BP-COX16 protein isoform 3 This locus represents naturally occurring read-through transcription between the neighboring SYNJ2BP (synaptojanin 2 binding protein) and COX16 (COX16 cytochrome c oxidase assembly homolog (S. cerevisiae)) genes on chromosome 14. The read-through transcript produces a fusion protein that shares sequence identity with each individual gene product. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Februrary 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks an in-frame exon in the coding region, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (3) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. TCEA3 Exonic 6920 transcription elongation factor A protein 3 N/A TMLHE Intronic 55217 trimethyllysine dioxygenase, mitochondrial isoform 2 This gene encodes the protein trimethyllysine dioxygenase which is the first enzyme in the precursor carnitine biosynthesis pathway. Carnitine play an essential role in the transport of activated fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane. The encoded protein converts trimethyllysine into hydroxytrimethyllysine. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome X. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 3′ UTR and coding region differences, compared to variant 1. The resulting protein (isoform 2) has a distinct C-terminus and is shorter than isoform 1. TNIK Intronic 23043 TRAF2 and NCK-interacting protein kinase isoform 8 Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) lacks three in-frame exons in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 8) compared to isoform 1. TRAP1 Both 10131 heat shock protein 75 kDa, mitochondrial precursor HSP90 proteins are highly conserved molecular chaperones that have key roles in signal transduction, protein folding, protein degradation, and morphologic evolution. HSP90 proteins normally associate with other cochaperones and play important roles in folding newly synthesized proteins or stabilizing and refolding denatured proteins after stress. TRAP1 is a mitochondrial HSP90 protein. Other HSP90 proteins are found in cytosol (see HSP90AA1; MIM 140571) and endoplasmic reticulum (HSP90B1; MIM 191175) (Chen et al., 2005 [PubMed 16269234]). [supplied by OMIM, August 2008]. TRPM7 Exonic 54822 transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily The protein encoded by this gene is both an ion channel and a serine/threonine protein kinase. M member 7 The kinase activity is essential for the ion channel function, which serves to increase intracellular calcium levels and to help regulate magnesium ion homeostasis. Defects in this gene are a cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-parkinsonism/dementia complex of Guam. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. VPS13B Exonic 157680 vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 13B isoform 5 This gene encodes a potential transmembrane protein that may function in vesicle-mediated transport and sorting of proteins within the cell. This protein may play a role in the development and the function of the eye, hematological system, and central nervous system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Cohen syndrome. Multiple splice variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) encodes the longest isoform (5). Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. WNK1 Intronic 65125 serine/threonine-protein kinase WNK1 isoform 3 This gene encodes a member of the WNK subfamily of serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein may be a key regulator of blood pressure by controlling the transport of sodium and chloride ions. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type II and hereditary sensory neuropathy type II. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described but the full-length nature of all of them has yet to be determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) has multiple differences in the coding region but maintains the reading frame compared to variant 1. This variant represents the exon combination of the brain and spinal cord variant described in FIG. 2F of PubMed ID 18521183. This variant encodes isoform 3, which is longer than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. The combination of alternatively spliced exons within the coding region is inferred based on experimental evidence reported in FIGS. 2F and 3 from PubMed ID 18521183. XYLT1 Intronic 64131 xylosyltransferase 1 precursor This locus encodes a xylosyltransferase enzyme. The encoded protein catalyzes transfer of UDP-xylose to serine residues of an acceptor protein substrate. This transfer reaction is necessary for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycan chains. Mutations in this gene have been associated with increased severity of pseudoxanthoma elasticum. [provided by RefSeq, November 2009]. ZFP14 Intronic 57677 zinc finger protein 14 homolog N/A ZMAT5 Exonic 55954 zinc finger matrin-type protein 5 N/A ZNF423 Intronic 23090 zinc finger protein 423 The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear protein that belongs to the family of Kruppel- like C2H2 zinc finger proteins. It functions as a DNA-binding transcription factor by using distinct zinc fingers in different signaling pathways. Thus, it is thought that this gene may have multiple roles in signal transduction during development. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. ZNF484 Intronic 83744 zinc finger protein 484 isoform a N/A ZNF804B Intronic 219578 zinc finger protein 804B N/A

TABLE 4 SEQ ID No RefSeq Gene Symbol(s) EO RefSeq Accession Number mRNA Description RefSeq Summmary SEQ ID NUBPL Intronic NM_025152 Homo sapiens nucleotide binding protein-like This gene encodes a member of the Mrp/NBP35 ATP-binding 299 (NUBPL), nuclear gene encoding mitochondrial proteins family. The encoded protein is required for the assembly of protein, transcript variant 1, mRNA. the respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (complex I), an oligomeric enzymatic complex located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. The respiratory complex I consists of 45 subunits and 8 iron-sulfur (Fe/S) clusters. This protein is an Fe/S protein that plays a critical role in the assembly of respiratory complex I, likely by transferring Fe/S into the Fe/S-containing complex I subunits. Mutations in this gene cause mitochondrial complex I deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longest isoform (1). SEQ ID NUBPL Intronic NM_001201573 Homo sapiens nucleotide binding protein-like This gene encodes a member of the Mrp/NBP35 ATP-binding 300 (NUBPL), transcript variant 2, mRNA. proteins family. The encoded protein is required for the assembly of the respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (complex I), an oligomeric enzymatic complex located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. The respiratory complex I consists of 45 subunits and 8 iron-sulfur (Fe/S) clusters. This protein is an Fe/S protein that plays a critical role in the assembly of respiratory complex I. likely by transferring Fe/S into the Fe/S-containing complex I subunits. Mutations in this gene cause mitochondrial complex I deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks two exons from the 5′ end and has an alternate 5′ exon, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has a shorter N-terminus, as compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID NUBPL Intronic NM_001201574 Homo sapiens nucleotide binding protein-like This gene encodes a member of the Mrp/NBP35 ATP-binding 301 (NUBPL), transcript variant 3, mRNA. proteins family. The encoded protein is required for the assembly of the respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (complex I), an oligomeric enzymatic complex located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. The respiratory complex I consists of 45 subunits and 8 iron-sulfur (Fe/S) clusters. This protein is an Fe/S protein that plays a critical role in the assembly of respiratory complex I, likely by transferring Fe/S into the Fe/S-containing complex I subunits. Mutations in this gene cause mitochondrial complex I deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks several exons from the 5′ end and has an alternate 5′ exon, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a much shorter N-terminus, as compared to isofonn 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161560 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 302 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 2, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame exon in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 2) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161561 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 303 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 3, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks an in-frame exon in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 3) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161562 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 304 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 4, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks two in-frame exons in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 4) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161563 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 305 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 5, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) lacks an in-frame exon in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 5) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161564 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 306 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 6, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) lacks two in-frame exons in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 6) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161565 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 307 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 7, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (7) lacks two in-frame exons in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 7) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_001161566 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 308 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 8, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) lacks three in-frame exons in the middle portion of the coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 8) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NM_015028 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 309 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 1, mRNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM. March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). SEQ ID TNIK Intronic NR_027767 Homo sapiens TRAF2 and NCK interacting Germinal center kinases (GCKs), such as TNIK, are characterized by 310 kinase (TNIK), transcript variant 9, non-coding RNA. an N-terminal kinase domain and a C-terminal GCK domain that serves a regulatory function (Fu et al., 1999 [PubMed 10521462]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (9) lacks the majority of the middle and 3′ regions and contains an alternate 3′ terminal exon compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding because it lacks a large portion of the coding region found in variant 1. SEQ ID AIM1 Exonic NM_001624 Homo sapiens absent in melanoma 1 (AIM1), N/A 311 mRNA. SEQ ID MGRN1 Intronic NM_001142289 Homo sapiens mahogunin, ring finger 1 Mahogunin (MGRN1) is a C3HC4 RING-containing protein with E3 312 (MGRN1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. [supplied by OMIM, April 2004]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate in-frame exon, compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has the same N- and C-termini but is shorter compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID MGRN1 Intronic NM_001142290 Homo sapiens mahogunin, ring finger 1 Mahogunin (MGRN1) is a C3HC4 RING-containing protein with E3 313 (MGRN1), transcript variant 3, mRNA. ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. [supplied by OMIM, April 2004]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) uses an alternate splice junction at the 5′ end of the last exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a shorter and distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID MGRN1 Intronic NM_001142291 Homo sapiens mahogunin, ring finger 1 Mahogunin (MGRN1) is a C3HC4 RING-containing protein with E3 314 (MGRN1), transcript variant 4, mRNA. ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. [supplied by OMIM, April 2004]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks an alternate in-frame exon and uses an alternate splice junction at the 5′ end of the last exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (4) is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID MGRN1 Intronic NM_015246 Homo sapiens mahogunin, ring finger 1 Mahogunin (MGRN1) is a C3HC4 RING-containing protein with E3 315 (MGRN1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. [supplied by OMIM, April 2004]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longest isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID SLC2A9 Intronic NM_001001290 Homo sapiens solute carrier family 2 This gene encodes a member of the SLC2A facilitative glucose 316 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 9 transporter family. Members of this family play a significant role in (SLC2A9), transcript variant 2, mRNA. maintaining glucose homeostasis. The encoded protein may play a role in the development and survival of chondrocytes in cartilage matrices. Two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2), also known as GLUT9deltaN, contains alternate in-frame segments in the 5′ UTR and coding region and uses a different start codon, compared to variant 1. Isoform 2 has a shorter N-terminus, compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID SLC2A9 Intronic NM_020041 Homo sapiens solute carrier family 2 This gene encodes a member of the SLC2A facilitative glucose 317 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 9 transporter family. Members of this family play a significant role in (SLC2A9), transcript variant 1, mRNA. maintaining glucose homeostasis. The encoded protein may play a role in the development and survival of chondrocytes in cartilage matrices. Two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the shorter transcript, and encodes the longer isoform (1). SEQ ID A2M Exonic NM_000014 Homo sapiens alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M), Alpha-2-macroglobulin is a protease inhibitor and cytokine 318 mRNA. transporter. It inhibits many proteases, including trypsin, thrombin and collagenase. A2M is implicated in Alzheimer disease (AD) due to its ability to mediate the clearance and degradation of A-beta, the major component of beta-amyloid deposits. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID FLJ39080 Intronic NR_033830 Homo sapiens uncharacterized LOC441355 N/A 319 (FLJ39080), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID EPAS1 Intronic NM_001430 Homo sapiens endothelial PAS domain This gene encodes a transcription factor involved in the induction of 320 protein 1 (EPAS1), mRNA. genes regulated by oxygen, which is induced as oxygen levels fall. The encoded protein contains a basic-helix-loop-helix domain protein dimerization domain as well as a domain found in proteins in signal transduction pathways which respond to oxygen levels. Mutations in this gene are associated with erythrocytosis familial type 4. [provided by RefSeq, November 2009]. SEQ ID ENPP2 Intronic NM_001040092 Homo sapiens ectonucleotide The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a 321 pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2 phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5′ end (ENPP2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor-like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an exon in the coding region, but maintains the reading frame, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (2, also known as beta) is shorter than isoform 1. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ENPP2 Intronic NM_001130863 Homo sapiens ectonucleotide The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a 322 pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2 phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5′ end (ENPP2), transcript variant 3, mRNA. of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor-like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks includes an alternate exon in the 5′ coding region and lacks an exon in the 3′ coding region, but maintains the reading frame, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (3, also known as gamma) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ENPP2 Intronic NM_006209 Homo sapiens ectonucleotide The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a 323 pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2 phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5′ end (ENPP2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor-like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1, also known as alpha). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ENPP2 Intronic NR_045555 Homo sapiens ectonucleotide The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a 324 pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2 phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5′ end (ENPP2), transcript variant 4, non- of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production coding RNA. of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor-like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) uses an alternate 5′-most exon compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding due to the presence of an upstream ORF that is predicted to interfere with translation of the longest ORF; translation of the upstream ORF renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID EYS Intronic NM_001142800 Homo sapiens eyes shut homolog The product of this gene contains multiple epidermal growth factor 325 (Drosophila) (EYS), transcript variant (EGF)-like and LamG domains. The protein is expressed in the 1, mRNA. photoreceptor layer of the retina, and the gene is mutated in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, December 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). SEQ ID EYS Intronic NM_001142801 Homo sapiens eyes shut homolog The product of this gene contains multiple epidermal growth factor 326 (Drosophila) (EYS), transcript variant (EGF)-like and LamG domains. The protein is expressed in the 2, mRNA. photoreceptor layer of the retina, and the gene is mutated in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, December 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses an alternate exon and 3′ UTR, compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has a substantially shorter and unique C-terminus, compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID EYS Intronic NM_198283 Homo sapiens eyes shut homolog The product of this gene contains multiple epidermal growth factor 327 (Drosophila) (EYS), transcript variant (EGF)-like and LamG domains. The protein is expressed in the 3, mRNA. photoreceptor layer of the retina, and the gene is mutated in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, December 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) uses an alternate splice pattern and 3′ UTR, compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a substantially shorter and unique C- terminus, compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID COL28A1 Exonic NM_001037763 Homo sapiens collagen, type XXVIII, COL28A1 belongs to a class of collagens containing von Willebrand 328 alpha 1 (COL28A1), mRNA. factor (VWF; MIM 613160) type A (VWFA) domains (Veit et al., 2006 [PubMed 16330543]). [supplied by OMIM, November 2010]. SEQ ID PARD3B Intronic NM_057177 Homo sapiens par-3 partitioning defective 3 N/A 329 homolog B (C. elegans) (PARD3B), mRNA. SEQ ID PARD3B Intronic NM_152526 Homo sapiens par-3 partitioning defective 3 N/A 330 homolog B (C. elegans) (PARD3B), mRNA. SEQ ID PARD3B Intronic NM_205863 Homo sapiens par-3 partitioning defective 3 N/A 331 homolog B (C. elegans) (PARD3B), mRNA. SEQ ID MOB2 Intronic NM_053005 Homo sapiens MOB kinase activator 2 N/A 332 (MOB2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID MOB2 Intronic NM_001172223 Homo sapiens MOB kinase activator 2 N/A 333 (MOB2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID WNK1 Intronic NM_001184985 Homo sapiens WNK lysine deficient protein This gene encodes a member of the WNK subfamily of 334 kinase 1 (WNK1), transcript variant serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein may be a key 4, mRNA. regulator of blood pressure by controlling the transport of sodium and chloride ions. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type II and hereditary sensory neuropathy type II. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described but the full-length nature of all of them has yet to be determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) has multiple differences in the coding region but maintains the reading frame compared to variant 1. This variant represents the exon combination of the dorsal root ganglia and sciatic nerve variant described in FIG. 2F of PubMed ID 18521183. This variant encodes isoform 4, which is longer than isoform 1. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. The combination of alternatively spliced exons within the coding region is inferred based on experimental evidence reported in FIGS. 2F and 3 from PubMed ID 18521183. SEQ ID WNK1 Intronic NM_014823 Homo sapiens WNK lysine deficient protein This gene encodes a member of the WNK subfamily of 335 kinase 1 (WNK1), transcript variant serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein may be a key 2, mRNA. regulator of blood pressure by controlling the transport of sodium and chloride ions. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type II and hereditary sensory neuropathy type II. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described but the full-length nature of all of them has yet to be determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses two alternative splice sites and lacks two exons in the coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting protein (isoform 2) is shorter but has the same N- and C-termini compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID WNK1 Intronic NM_018979 Homo sapiens WNK lysine deficient protein This gene encodes a member of the WNK subfamily of 336 kinase 1 (WNK1), transcript variant serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein may be a key 1, mRNA. regulator of blood pressure by controlling the transport of sodium and chloride ions. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type II and hereditary sensory neuropathy type II. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described but the full-length nature of all of them has yet to be determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the most common isoform (1), as indicated in PubMed ID 18521183. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID WNK1 Intronic NM_213655 Homo sapiens WNK lysine deficient protein This gene encodes a member of the WNK subfamily of 337 kinase 1 (WNK1), transcript variant serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein may be a key 3, mRNA. regulator of blood pressure by controlling the transport of sodium and chloride ions. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pseudohypoaldosteronism type II and hereditary sensory neuropathy type II. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described but the full-length nature of all of them has yet to be determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) has multiple differences in the coding region but maintains the reading frame compared to variant 1. This variant represents the exon combination of the brain and spinal cord variant described in FIG. 2F of PubMed ID 18521183. This variant encodes isoform 3, which is longer than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. The combination of alternatively spliced exons within the coding region is inferred based on experimental evidence reported in FIGS. 2F and 3 from PubMed ID 18521183. SEQ ID TRPM7 Exonic NM_017672 Homo sapiens transient receptor potential The protein encoded by this gene is both an ion channel and a 338 cation channel, subfamily M, serine/threonine protein kinase. The kinase activity is essential for the member 7 (TRPM7), mRNA. ion channel function, which serves to increase intracellular calcium levels and to help regulate magnesium ion homeostasis. Defects in this gene are a cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- parkinsonism/dementia complex of Guam. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID FGGY Both NM_001113411 Homo sapiens FGGY carbohydrate This gene encodes a member of the FGGY kinase family which acts 339 kinase domain containing (FGGY), as a phosphotransferase. Some GWAS studies have found an transcript variant 1, mRNA. association with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, yet other GWAS studies have not found any association. [provided by RefSeq, September 2011]. SEQ ID FGGY Both NM_018291 Homo sapiens FGGY carbohydrate This gene encodes a member of the FGGY kinase family which acts 340 kinase domain containing (FGGY), as a phosphotransferase. Some GWAS studies have found an transcript variant 2, mRNA. association with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, yet other GWAS studies have not found any association. [provided by RefSeq, September 2011]. SEQ ID FGGY Both NM_001244714 Homo sapiens FGGY carbohydrate This gene encodes a member of the FGGY kinase family which acts 341 kinase domain containing (FGGY), as a phosphotransferase. Some GWAS studies have found an transcript variant 3, mRNA. association with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, yet other GWAS studies have not found any association. [provided by RefSeq, September 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) has multiple differences in the 5′ UTR and in the coding region, compared to variant 1. The encoded protein (isoform 3) is shorter than isoform 1. SEQ ID PRKCB Intronic NM_002738 Homo sapiens protein kinase C, Protein kinase C (PKC) is a family of serine- and threonine-specific 342 beta (PRKCB), transcript variant 2, mRNA. protein kinases that can be activated by calcium and second messenger diacylglycerol. PKC family members phosphorylate a wide variety of protein targets and are known to be involved in diverse cellular signaling pathways. PKC family members also serve as major receptors for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters. Each member of the PKC family has a specific expression profile and is believed to play a distinct role in cells. The protein encoded by this gene is one of the PKC family members. This protein kinase has been reported to be involved in many different cellular functions, such as B cell activation, apoptosis induction, endothelial cell proliferation, and intestinal sugar absorption. Studies in mice also suggest that this kinase may also regulate neuronal functions and correlate fear- induced conflict behavior after stress. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (2). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID PRKCB Intronic NM_212535 Homo sapiens protein kinase C, Protein kinase C (PKC) is a family of serine- and threonine-specific 343 beta (PRKCB), transcript variant 1, mRNA. protein kinases that can be activated by calcium and second messenger diacylglycerol. PKC family members phosphorylate a wide variety of protein targets and are known to be involved in diverse cellular signaling pathways. PKC family members also serve as major receptors for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters. Each member of the PKC family has a specific expression profile and is believed to play a distinct role in cells. The protein encoded by this gene is one of the PKC family members. This protein kinase has been reported to be involved in many different cellular functions, such as B cell activation, apoptosis induction, endothelial cell proliferation, and intestinal sugar absorption. Studies in mice also suggest that this kinase may also regulate neuronal functions and correlate fear- induced conflict behavior after stress. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) uses an alternate splice junction at the 5′ end of the last exon compared to variant 2. The resulting isoform (1) has a distinct and shorter C- terminus compared to isoform 2. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID RPS6KA2 Intronic NM_001006932 Homo sapiens ribosomal protein S6 This gene encodes a member of the RSK (ribosomal S6 kinase) 344 kinase, 90 kDa, polypeptide 2 family of serine/threonine kinases. This kinase contains 2 non- (RPS6KA2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. identical kinase catalytic domains and phosphorylates various substrates, including members of the mitogen-activated kinase (MAPK) signalling pathway. The activity of this protein has been implicated in controlling cell growth and differentiation. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and has multiple coding region differences, compared to variant 1. These differences result in translation initiation at an upstream ATG and an isoform (b) with a distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. SEQ ID RPS6KA2 Intronic NM_021135 Homo sapiens ribosomal protein S6 This gene encodes a member of the RSK (ribosomal S6 kinase) 345 kinase, 90 kDa, polypeptide 2 family of serine/threonine kinases. This kinase contains 2 non- (RPS6KA2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. identical kinase catalytic domains and phosphorylates various substrates, including members of the mitogen-activated kinase (MAPK) signalling pathway. The activity of this protein has been implicated in controlling cell growth and differentiation. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript but encodes the shorter isoform (a). SEQ ID MYLK4 Intronic NM_001012418 Homo sapiens myosin light chain N/A 346 kinase family, member 4 (MYLK4). mRNA. SEQ ID NELL1 Intronic NM_006157 Homo sapiens NEL-like 1 (chicken) This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein that contains epidermal 347 (NELL1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. growth factor (EGF)-like repeats. The encoded heterotrimeric protein may be involved in cell growth regulation and differentiation. A similar protein in rodents is involved in craniosynostosis. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform 1. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID NELL1 Intronic NM_201551 Homo sapiens NEL-like 1 (chicken) This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein that contains epidermal 348 (NELL1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. growth factor (EGF)-like repeats. The encoded heterotrimeric protein may be involved in cell growth regulation and differentiation. A similar protein in rodents is involved in craniosynostosis. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) has the same N- and C-termini but is shorter compared to isoform 1. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID NME5 Intronic NM_003551 Homo sapiens non-metastatic cells N/A 349 5, protein expressed in (nucleoside- diphosphate kinase) (NME5), mRNA. SEQ ID CLSTN1 Intronic NM_001009566 Homo sapiens calsyntenin 1 (CLSTN1), N/A 350 transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID CLSTN1 Intronic NM_014944 Homo sapiens calsyntenin 1 (CLSTN1), N/A 351 transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID GMDS Intronic NM_001500 Homo sapiens GDP-mannose 4,6- GDP-mannose 4,6-dehydratase (GMD; EC 4.2.1.47) catalyzes the 352 dehydratase (GMDS), mRNA. conversion of GDP-mannose to GDP-4-keto-6-deoxymannose, the first step in the synthesis of GDP-fucose from GDP-mannose, using NADP+ as a cofactor. The second and third steps of the pathway are catalyzed by a single enzyme, GDP-keto-6-deoxymannose 3,5- epimerase, 4-reductase, designated FX in humans (MIM 137020). [supplied bv OMIM, August 2009]. SEQ ID SDK1 Intronic NM_152744 Homo sapiens sidekick homolog 1, N/A 353 cell adhesion molecule (chicken) (SDK1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID SDK1 Intronic NM_001079653 Homo sapiens sidekick homolog 1, N/A 354 cell adhesion molecule (chicken) (SDK1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID VPS13B Exonic NM_015243 Homo sapiens vacuolar protein sorting This gene encodes a potential transmembrane protein that may 355 13 homolog B (yeast) (VPS13B), function in vesicle-mediated transport and sorting of proteins within transcript variant 3, mRNA. the cell. This protein may play a role in the development and the function of the eye. hematological system, and central nervous system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Cohen syndrome. Multiple splice variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) includes an alternate exon, which results in an early stop codon, compared to variant 5. The resulting isoform (3) has a shorter and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 5. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID VPS13B Exonic NM_017890 Homo sapiens vacuolar protein sorting This gene encodes a potential transmembrane protein that may 356 13 homolog B (yeast) (VPS13B), function in vesicle-mediated transport and sorting of proteins within transcript variant 5, mRNA. the cell. This protein may play a role in the development and the function of the eye, hematological system, and central nervous system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Cohen syndrome. Multiple splice variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) encodes the longest isoform (5). Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID VPS13B Exonic NM_152564 Homo sapiens vacuolar protein sorting This gene encodes a potential transmembrane protein that may 357 13 homolog B (yeast) (VPS13B), function in vesicle-mediated transport and sorting of proteins within transcript variant 1, mRNA. the cell. This protein may play a role in the development and the function of the eye, hematological system, and central nervous system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Cohen syndrome. Multiple splice variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) lacks one alternate in-frame exon and includes a different in-frame exon, compared to variant 5. The resulting isoform (1) is shorter and varies within this region of the protein, but has the same C- and N-termini, compared to isoform 5. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID VPS13B Exonic NM_181661 Homo sapiens vacuolar protein sorting This gene encodes a potential transmembrane protein that may 358 13 homolog B (yeast) (VPS13B), function in vesicle-mediated transport and sorting of proteins within transcript variant 4, mRNA. the cell. This protein may play a role in the development and the function of the eye, hematological system, and central nervous system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Cohen syndrome. Multiple splice variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) uses an alternate splice site in the coding region, which results in introduction of a stop codon, compared to variant 5. The resulting isoform (4) has a shorter and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 5. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID BCKDHB Intronic NM_000056 Homo sapiens branched chain keto Branched-chain keto acid dehydrogenase is a multienzyme complex 359 acid dehydrogenase E1, beta associated with the inner membrane of mitochondria, and functions in polypeptide (BCKDHB), nuclear the catabolism of branched-chain amino acids. The complex consists gene encoding mitochondrial of multiple copies of 3 components: branched-chain alpha-keto acid protein, transcript variant 2, mRNA. decarboxylase (E1), lipoamide acyltransferase (E2) and lipoamide dehydrogenase (E3). This gene encodes the E1 beta subunit, and mutations therein have been associated with maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), type 1B, a disease characterized by a maple syrup odor to the urine in addition to mental and physical retardation, and feeding problems. Alternative splicing at this locus results in transcript variants with different 3′ non-coding regions, but encoding the same isoform. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) is missing a segment in the 3′ UTR compared to transcript variant 1, and thus has a shorter 3′ UTR. Both variants 1 and 2 encode the same protein. SEQ ID BCKDHB Intronic NM_183050 Homo sapiens branched chain keto Branched-chain keto acid dehydrogenase is a multienzyme complex 360 acid dehydrogenase E1, beta associated with the inner membrane of mitochondria, and functions in polypeptide (BCKDHB), nuclear the catabolism of branched-chain amino acids. The complex consists gene encoding mitochondrial of multiple copies of 3 components: branched-chain alpha-keto acid protein, transcript variant 1, mRNA. decarboxylase (E1), lipoamide acyltransferase (E2) and lipoamide dehydrogenase (E3). This gene encodes the E1 beta subunit, and mutations therein have been associated with maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), type 1B, a disease characterized by a maple syrup odor to the urine in addition to mental and physical retardation, and feeding problems. Alternative splicing at this locus results in transcript variants with different 3′ non-coding regions, but encoding the same isoform. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript. Both variants 1 and 2 encode the same protein. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID EML1 Exonic NM_001008707 Homo sapiens echinoderm microtubule Human echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like is a strong 361 associated protein like 1 (EML1), candidate for the Usher syndrome type 1A gene. Usher syndromes transcript variant 1, mRNA. (USHs) are a group of genetic disorders consisting of congenital deafness, retinitis pigmentosa, and vestibular dysfunction of variable onset and severity depending on the genetic type. The disease process in USHs involves the entire brain and is not limited to the posterior fossa or auditory and visual systems. The USHs are catagorized as type I (USH1A, USH1B, USH1C, USH1D, USH1E and USH1F), type II (USH2A and USH2B) and type III (USH3). The type I is the most severe form. Gene loci responsible for these three types are all mapped. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (a). SEQ ID EML1 Exonic NM_004434 Homo sapiens echinoderm microtubule Human echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like is a strong 362 associated protein like 1 (EML1), candidate for the Usher syndrome type 1A gene. Usher syndromes transcript variant 2, mRNA. (USHs) are a group of genetic disorders consisting of congenital deafness, retinitis pigmentosa, and vestibular dysfunction of variable onset and severity depending on the genetic type. The disease process in USHs involves the entire brain and is not limited to the posterior fossa or auditory and visual systems. The USHs are catagorized as type I (USH1A, USH1B, USH1C, USH1D, USH1E and USH1F), type II (USH2A and USH2B) and type III (USH3). The type I is the most severe form. Gene loci responsible for these three types are all mapped. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has the same N- and C-termini but is shorter compared to isoform a. SEQ ID EML6 Both NM_001039753 Homo sapiens echinoderm microtubule N/A 363 associated protein like 6 (EML6), mRNA. SEQ ID EHD4 Intronic NM_139265 Homo sapiens EH-domain containing N/A 364 4 (EHD4), mRNA. SEQ ID GRIK2 Intronic NM_001166247 Homo sapiens glutamate receptor, Glutamate receptors are the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter 365 ionotropic, kainate 2 (GRIK2), receptors in the mammalian brain and are activated in a variety of transcript variant 3, mRNA. normal neurophysiologic processes. This gene product belongs to the kainate family of glutamate receptors, which are composed of four subunits and function as ligand-activated ion channels. The subunit encoded by this gene is subject to RNA editing at multiple sites within the first and second transmembrane domains, which is thought to alter the structure and function of the receptor complex. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive mental retardation. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) contains an additional exon in the 3′ coding region, compared to transcript variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. RNA editing changes Ile567Val, Tyr571Cys and Gln621Arg. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID GRIK2 Intronic NM_021956 Homo sapiens glutamate receptor, Glutamate receptors are the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter 366 ionotropic, kainate 2 (GRIK2), receptors in the mammalian brain and are activated in a variety of transcript variant 1, mRNA. normal neurophysiologic processes. This gene product belongs to the kainate family of glutamate receptors, which are composed of four subunits and function as ligand-activated ion channels. The subunit encoded by this gene is subject to RNA editing at multiple sites within the first and second transmembrane domains, which is thought to alter the structure and function of the receptor complex. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive mental retardation. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longer isoform (1). RNA editing changes Ile567Val, Tyr571Cys and Gln621Arg. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID GRIK2 Intronic NM_175768 Homo sapiens glutamate receptor, Glutamate receptors are the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter 367 ionotropic, kainate 2 (GRIK2), receptors in the mammalian brain and are activated in a variety of transcript variant 2, mRNA. normal neurophysiologic processes. This gene product belongs to the kainate family of glutamate receptors, which are composed of four subunits and function as ligand-activated ion channels. The subunit encoded by this gene is subject to RNA editing at multiple sites within the first and second transmembrane domains, which is thought to alter the structure and function of the receptor complex. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive mental retardation. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) contains an additional exon in the 3′ coding region, compared to transcript variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. RNA editing changes Ile567Val, Tyr571Cys and Gln621Arg. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID PTGIS Exonic NM_000961 Homo sapiens prostaglandin I2 This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of 368 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS), enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which mRNA. catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. However, this protein is considered a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily on the basis of sequence similarity rather than functional similarity. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the conversion of prostglandin H2 to prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2), a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. An imbalance of prostacyclin and its physiological antagonist thromboxane A2 contribute to the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID RYR2 Intronic NM_001035 Homo sapiens ryanodine receptor 2 This gene encodes a ryanodine receptor found in cardiac muscle 369 (cardiac) (RYR2), mRNA. sarcoplasmic reticulum. The encoded protein is one of the components of a calcium channel, composed of a tetramer of the ryanodine receptor proteins and a tetramer of FK506 binding protein 1B proteins, that supplies calcium to cardiac muscle. Mutations in this gene are associated with stress-induced polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID NRXN1 Intronic NM_001135659 Homo sapiens neurexin 1 (NRXN1), Neurexins function in the vertebrate nervous system as cell adhesion 370 transcript variant alpha2, mRNA. molecules and receptors. Two neurexin genes are among the largest known in human (NRXN1 and NRXN3). By using alternate promoters, splice sites and exons, predictions of hundreds or even thousands of distinct mRNAs have been made. Most transcripts use the upstream promoter and encode alpha-neurexin isoforms; fewer transcripts are produced from the downstream promoter and encode beta-neurexin isoforms. Alpha-neurexins contain epidermal growth factor-like (EGF-like) sequences and laminin G domains, and they interact with neurexophilins. Beta-neurexins lack EGF-like sequences and contain fewer laminin G domains than alpha-neurexins. The RefSeq Project has decided to create only a few representative transcript variants of the multitude that are possible. [provided by RefSeq, October 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (alpha2) represents the transcript that encodes the longest protein (isoform alpha2) of the three representative RefSeq records. SEQ ID NRXN1 Intronic NM_004801 Homo sapiens neurexin 1 (NRXN1), Neurexins function in the vertebrate nervous system as cell adhesion 371 transcript variant alpha 1, mRNA. molecules and receptors. Two neurexin genes are among the largest known in human (NRXN1 and NRXN3). By using alternate promoters, splice sites and exons, predictions of hundreds or even thousands of distinct mRNAs have been made. Most transcripts use the upstream promoter and encode alpha-neurexin isoforms; fewer transcripts are produced from the downstream promoter and encode beta-neurexin isoforms. Alpha-neurexins contain epidermal growth factor-like (EGF-like) sequences and laminin G domains, and they interact with neurexophilins. Beta-neurexins lack EGF-like sequences and contain fewer laminin G domains than alpha-neurexins. The RefSeq Project has decided to create only a few representative transcript variants of the multitude that are possible. [provided by RefSeq, October 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (alpha1) lacks several segments in the coding region, as compared to variant alpha2. The resulting protein (isoform alpha1) is shorter when it is compared to isoform alpha2. SEQ ID PARK2 Both NM_004562 Homo sapiens parkinson protein 2, The precise function of this gene is unknown; however, the encoded 372 E3 ubiquitin protein ligase (parkin) protein is a component of a multiprotein E3 ubiquitin ligase complex (PARK2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. that mediates the targeting of substrate proteins for proteasomal degradation. Mutations in this gene are known to cause Parkinson disease and autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson disease. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. Additional splice variants of this gene have been described but currently lack transcript support. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: Transcript variant 1 represents the predominant and full-length form of this gene. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID PARK2 Both NM_013987 Homo sapiens parkinson protein 2, The precise function of this gene is unknown; however, the encoded 373 E3 ubiquitin protein ligase (parkin) protein is a component of a multiprotein E3 ubiquitin ligase complex (PARK2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. that mediates the targeting of substrate proteins for proteasomal degradation. Mutations in this gene are known to cause Parkinson disease and autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson disease. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. Additional splice variants of this gene have been described but currently lack transcript support. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: Transcript variant 2 lacks exons 5 which is present in the full-length variant 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID PARK2 Both NM_013988 Homo sapiens parkinson protein 2, The precise function of this gene is unknown; however, the encoded 374 E3 ubiquitin protein ligase (parkin) protein is a component of a multiprotein E3 ubiquitin ligase complex (PARK2), transcript variant 3, mRNA. that mediates the targeting of substrate proteins for proteasomal degradation. Mutations in this gene are known to cause Parkinson disease and autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson disease. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. Additional splice variants of this gene have been described but currently lack transcript support. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: Transcript variant 3 lacks exons 3 to 5 present in the full-length transcript variant 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID NRXN1 Intronic NM_138735 Homo sapiens neurexin 1 (NRXN1), Neurexins function in the vertebrate nervous system as cell adhesion 375 transcript variant beta, mRNA. molecules and receptors. Two neurexin genes are among the largest known in human (NRXN1 and NRXN3). By using alternate promoters, splice sites and exons, predictions of hundreds or even thousands of distinct mRNAs have been made. Most transcripts use the upstream promoter and encode alpha-neurexin isoforms; fewer transcripts are produced from the downstream promoter and encode beta-neurexin isoforms. Alpha-neurexins contain epidermal growth factor-like (EGF-like) sequences and laminin G domains, and they interact with neurexophilins. Beta-neurexins lack EGF-like sequences and contain fewer laminin G domains than alpha-neurexins. The RefSeq Project has decided to create only a few representative transcript variants of the multitude that are possible. [provided by RefSeq, October 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (beta) represents a beta neurexin transcript. It is transcribed from a downstream promoter, includes a different segment for its 5′ UTR and 5′ coding region, and lacks most of the 5′ exons present in alpha transcripts, as compared to variant alpha2. The resulting protein (isoform beta) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus when it is compared to isoform alpha2. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from transcript and genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. SEQ ID HMGB3 Both NM_005342 Homo sapiens high mobility group HMGB3 belongs to the high mobility group (HMG) protein 376 box 3 (HMGB3), mRNA. superfamily. Like HMG1 (MIM 163905) and HMG2 (MIM 163906), HMGB3 contains DNA-binding HMG box domains and is classified into the HMG box subfamily. Members of the HMG box subfamily are thought to play a fundamental role in DNA replication, nucleosome assembly and transcription (Wilke et al., 1997 [PubMed 9370291]; Nemeth et al., 2006 [PubMed 16945912]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. SEQ ID KIAA1324 Intronic NM_020775 Homo sapiens KIAA1324 (KIAA1324), N/A 377 mRNA. SEQ ID MIR548T Intronic NR_036093 Homo sapiens microRNA 548t microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 378 (MIR548T), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID ADRA1A Intronic NM_033303 Homo sapiens adrenergic, alpha-1A-, Alpha-1-adrenergic receptors (alpha-1-ARs) are members of the G 379 receptor (ADRA1A), transcript protein-coupled receptor superfamily. They activate mitogenic variant 2, mRNA. responses and regulate growth and proliferation of many cells. There are 3 alpha-1-AR subtypes: alpha-1A, -1B and -1D, all of which signal through the Gq/11 family of G-proteins and different subtypes show different patterns of activation. This gene encodes alpha-1A- adrenergic receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene generates four transcript variants, which encode four different isoforms with distinct C-termini but having similar ligand binding properties. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) includes an alternate 3′ terminal exon, compared to variant 3. It encodes isoform 2, which has a longer and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 3. SEQ ID ADRA1A Intronic NM_033302 Homo sapiens adrenergic, alpha-1A-, Alpha-1-adrenergic receptors (alpha-1-ARs) are members of the G 380 receptor (ADRA1A), transcript protein-coupled receptor superfamily. They activate mitogenic variant 3, mRNA. responses and regulate growth and proliferation of many cells. There are 3 alpha-1-AR subtypes: alpha-1A, -1B and -1D, all of which signal through the Gq/11 family of G-proteins and different subtypes show different patterns of activation. This gene encodes alpha-1A- adrenergic receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene generates four transcript variants, which encode four different isoforms with distinct C-termini but having similar ligand binding properties. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) encodes the shortest isoform (3). SEQ ID ADRA1A Intronic NM_033304 Homo sapiens adrenergic, alpha-1A-, Alpha-1-adrenergic receptors (alpha-1-ARs) are members of the G 381 receptor (ADRA1A), transcript protein-coupled receptor superfamily. They activate mitogenic variant 4, mRNA. responses and regulate growth and proliferation of many cells. There are 3 alpha-1-AR subtypes: alpha-1A, -1B and -1D, all of which signal through the Gq/11 family of G-proteins and different subtypes show different patterns of activation. This gene encodes alpha-1A- adrenergic receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene generates four transcript variants, which encode four different isoforms with distinct C-termini but having similar ligand binding properties. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) includes an alternate 3′ terminal exon, compared to variant 3. It encodes isoform 4, which has a longer and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 3. SEQ ID ADRA1A Intronic NM_000680 Homo sapiens adrenergic, alpha-1A-, Alpha-1-adrenergic receptors (alpha-1-ARs) are members of the G 382 receptor (ADRA1A), transcript protein-coupled receptor superfamily. They activate mitogenic variant 1, mRNA. responses and regulate growth and proliferation of many cells. There are 3 alpha-1-AR subtypes: alpha-1A, -1B and -1D, all of which signal through the Gq/11 family of G-proteins and different subtypes show different patterns of activation. This gene encodes alpha-1A- adrenergic receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene generates four transcript variants, which encode four different isoforms with distinct C-termini but having similar ligand binding properties. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) is alternatively spliced in the 3′ end, compared to variant 3. It encodes isoform 1, which has a longer and distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 3. SEQ ID ALDH7A1 Exonic NM_001182 Homo sapiens aldehyde dehydrogenase 7 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of subfamily 7 in the 383 family, member A1 (ALDH7A1), aldehyde dehydrogenase gene family. These enzymes are thought to nuclear gene encoding mitochondrial play a major role in the detoxification of aldehydes generated by protein, transcript variant 1, mRNA. alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. This particular member has homology to a previously described protein from the green garden pea, the 26 g pea turgor protein. It is also involved in lysine catabolism that is known to occur in the mitochondrial matrix. Recent reports show that this protein is found both in the cytosol and the mitochondria, and the two forms likely arise from the use of alternative translation initiation sites. An additional variant encoding a different isoform has also been found for this gene. Mutations in this gene are associated with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Several related pseudogenes have also been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes two isoforms resulting from the use of alternative in-frame translation initiation codons. The longer isoform (1) is derived from an upstream AUG (at nt 193-195), while the shorter isoform (2) is derived from a downstream AUG (at nt 277-279). This RefSeq represents the longer isoform, which resides in the mitochondria (PMIDs: 20207735 and 19885858). Sequence Note: This Refseq, containing three potential in-frame translation initiation codons (all with weak Kozak signals), is annotated with a CDS starting from a downstream start codon (at nt 193-195) based on better conservation, N-terminal consistency with homologous proteins, and the presence of a transit peptide, which is essential for the localization of this isoform in the mitochondria (PMIDs: 20207735 and 19885858), and is consistent with the function of this gene in lysine catabolism (w hich is known to occur in the mitochondria). The use of an upstream start codon (at nt 112-114) that is present in only a subset of higher mammals, would increase the protein length by 27 aa. A shorter, soluble isoform resulting from the use of another downstream start codon (at nt 277-279) is represented in a separate RefSeq (NM_001201377.1). This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ALDH7A1 Exonic NM_001201377 Homo sapiens aldehyde dehydrogenase 7 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of subfamily 7 in the 384 family, member A1 (ALDH7A1), aldehyde dehydrogenase gene family. These enzymes are thought to transcript variant 1, mRNA. play a major role in the detoxification of aldehydes generated by alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. This particular member has homology to a previously described protein from the green garden pea, the 26 g pea turgor protein. It is also involved in lysine catabolism that is known to occur in the mitochondrial matrix. Recent reports show that this protein is found both in the cytosol and the mitochondria, and the two forms likely arise from the use of alternative translation initiation sites. An additional variant encoding a different isoform has also been found for this gene. Mutations in this gene are associated with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Several related pseudogenes have also been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes two isoforms resulting from the use of alternative in-frame translation initiation codons. The longer isoform (1) is derived from an upstream AUG (at nt 193-195), while the shorter isoform (2) is derived from a downstream AUG (at nt 277-279). This RefSeq represents the shorter isoform, which is found in the cytosol (PMIDs: 20207735 and 19885858). Sequence Note: This Refseq, containing three potential in-frame translation initiation codons (all with weak Kozak signals), is annotated with a CDS starting from a downstream start codon (at nt 277-279), which results in a shorter, soluble isoform that is localized in the cytosol (PMIDs: 20207735 and 19885858). A longer isoform, resulting from the use of an upstream start codon (at nt 193-195) and localized in the mitochondria, is represented in a separate RefSeq (NM_001182.4). The use of another upstream start codon (at nt 112- 114) that is present in only a subset of higher mammals, would increase the protein length by another 27 aa. This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ALDH7A1 Exonic NM_001202404 Homo sapiens aldehyde dehydrogenase 7 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of subfamily 7 in the 385 family, member A1 (ALDH7A1), aldehyde dehydrogenase gene family. These enzymes are thought to transcript variant 2, mRNA. play a major role in the detoxification of aldehydes generated by alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. This particular member has homology to a previously described protein from the green garden pea, the 26 g pea turgor protein. It is also involved in lysine catabolism that is known to occur in the mitochondrial matrix. Recent reports show that this protein is found both in the cytosol and the mitochondria, and the two forms likely arise from the use of alternative translation initiation sites. An additional variant encoding a different isoform has also been found for this gene. Mutations in this gene are associated with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Several related pseudogenes have also been identified. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) is missing two in- frame coding exons compared to variant 1, resulting in a shorter isoform (3) lacking an internal protein segment compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This Refseq, containing three potential in-frame translation initiation codons (all with weak Kozak signals), is annotated with a CDS starting from the upstream start codon (at nt 112-114). While this variant has transcript support, the localization and/or function of this isoform is not known. Translation from the downstream AUGs (at nt 193-195 and 277-279) may occur by leaky scanning. This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID SNTG1 Intronic NM_018967 Homo sapiens syntrophin, gamma 1 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the syntrophin 386 (SNTG1), mRNA. family. Syntrophins are cytoplasmic peripheral membrane proteins that typically contain 2 pleckstrin homology (PH) domains, a PDZ domain that bisects the first PH domain, and a C-terminal domain that mediates dystrophin binding. This gene is specifically expressed in the brain. Transcript variants for this gene have been described, but their full-length nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID CSMD1 Intronic NM_033225 Homo sapiens CUB and Sushi N/A 387 multiple domains 1 (CSMD1), mRNA. SEQ ID DSCAM Exonic NM_001389 Homo sapiens Down syndrome N/A 388 cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID NPFFR2 Intronic NM_004885 Homo sapiens neuropeptide FF receptor This gene encodes a member of a subfamily of G-protein-coupled 389 2 (NPFFR2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. neuropeptide receptors. This protein is activated by the neuropeptides A-18-amide (NPAF) and F-8-amide (NPFF) and may function in pain modulation and regulation of the opioid system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). SEQ ID NPFFR2 Intronic NM_001144756 Homo sapiens neuropeptide FF receptor This gene encodes a member of a subfamily of G-protein-coupled 390 2 (NPFFR2), transcript variant 3, mRNA. neuropeptide receptors. This protein is activated by the neuropeptides A-18-amide (NPAF) and F-8-amide (NPFF) and may function in pain modulation and regulation of the opioid system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR, lacks a portion of the 5′ coding region, and initiates translation at an alternate start codon, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (3) has a distinct N-terminus and is shorter than isoform 1. SEQ ID NPFFR2 Intronic NM_053036 Homo sapiens neuropeptide FF receptor This gene encodes a member of a subfamily of G-protein-coupled 391 2 (NPFFR2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. neuropeptide receptors. This protein is activated by the neuropeptides A-18-amide (NPAF) and F-8-amide (NPFF) and may function in pain modulation and regulation of the opioid system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, January 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) contains an alternate exon in the 5′ UTR that causes translation initiation at a downstream AUG, and results an isoform (2) with a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID GNPNAT1 Intronic NM_198066 Homo sapiens glucosamine-phosphate N/A 392 N- acetyltransferase 1 (GNPNAT1), mRNA. SEQ ID PAPD5 Intronic NM_001040284 Homo sapiens PAP associated domain N/A 393 containing 5 (PAPD5), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID PAPD5 Intronic NM_001040285 Homo sapiens PAP associated domain N/A 394 containing 5 (PAPD5), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_001198533 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 395 (OXR1), transcript variant 4, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_018002 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 396 (OXR1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_001198532 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 397 (OXR1), transcript variant 3, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_001198534 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 398 (OXR1), transcript variant 5, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_001198535 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 399 (OXR1), transcript variant 6, mRNA. SEQ ID OXR1 Intronic NM_81354 Homo sapiens oxidation resistance 1 N/A 400 (OXR1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127662 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 401 transcript variant 3, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all encode isoform b. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127663 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 402 transcript variant 4, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all encode isoform b. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127664 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 403 transcript variant 5, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all encode isoform b. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127665 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 404 transcript variant 6, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all encode isoform b. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127666 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 405 transcript variant 7, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (7) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (c) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 7 and 8 both encode isoform c. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_001127667 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 406 transcript variant 8, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (c) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 7 and 8 both encode isoform c. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_198252 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 407 transcript variant 2, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all encode isoform b. SEQ ID GSN Intronic NM_000177 Homo sapiens gelsolin (GSN), The protein encoded by this gene binds to the ‘plus’ ends of actin 408 transcript variant 1, mRNA. monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest isoform (a). SEQ ID ANGPT1 Intronic NM_001146 Homo sapiens angiopoietin 1 (ANGPT1), Angiopoietins are proteins with important roles in vascular 409 transcript variant 1, mRNA. development and angiogenesis. All angiopoietins bind with similar affinity to an endothelial cell-specific tyrosine-protein kinase receptor. The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted glycoprotein that activates the receptor by inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. It plays a critical role in mediating reciprocal interactions between the endothelium and surrounding matrix and mesenchyme and inhibits endothelial permeability. The protein also contributes to blood vessel maturation and stability, and may be involved in early development of the heart. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, December 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (1). SEQ ID ANGPT1 Intronic NM_001199859 Homo sapiens angiopoietin 1 (ANGPT1), Angiopoietins are proteins with important roles in vascular 410 transcript variant 2, mRNA. development and angiogenesis. All angiopoietins bind with similar affinity to an endothelial cell-specific tyrosine-protein kinase receptor. The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted glycoprotein that activates the receptor by inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. It plays a critical role in mediating reciprocal interactions between the endothelium and surrounding matrix and mesenchyme and inhibits endothelial permeability. The protein also contributes to blood vessel maturation and stability, and may be involved in early development of the heart. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, December 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses an alternate in-frame splice site in the coding region, compared to variant 1, which results in an isoform (2) that is one amino acid shorter than isoform 1. SEQ ID MAP4 Intronic NM_001134364 Homo sapiens microtubule-associated protein The protein encoded by this gene is a major non-neuronal 411 4 (MAP4), transcript variant 4, mRNA. microtubule-associated protein. This protein contains a domain similar to the microtubule-binding domains of neuronal microtubule- associated protein (MAP2) and microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT/TAU). This protein promotes microtubule assembly, and has been shown to counteract destabilization of interphase microtubule catastrophe promotion. Cyclin B was found to interact with this protein, which targets cell division cycle 2 (CDC2) kinase to microtubules. The phosphorylation of this protein affects microtubule properties and cell cycle progression. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks an alternate exon and uses an alternate splice site in the 3′ coding region, compared to variant 1. The resulting protein (isoform 4) has a shorter and distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID MAP4 Intronic NM_002375 Homo sapiens microtubule-associated protein The protein encoded by this gene is a major non-neuronal 412 4 (MAP4), transcript variant 1, mRNA. microtubule-associated protein. This protein contains a domain similar to the microtubule-binding domains of neuronal microtubule- associated protein (MAP2) and microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT/TAU). This protein promotes microtubule assembly, and has been shown to counteract destabilization of interphase microtubule catastrophe promotion. Cyclin B was found to interact with this protein, which targets cell division cycle 2 (CDC2) kinase to microtubules. The phosphorylation of this protein affects microtubule properties and cell cycle progression. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript. It encodes the longest isoform (1). SEQ ID MAP4 Intronic NM_030885 Homo sapiens microtubule-associated protein The protein encoded by this gene is a major non-neuronal 413 4 (MAP4), transcript variant 3, mRNA. microtubule-associated protein. This protein contains a domain similar to the microtubule-binding domains of neuronal microtubule- associated protein (MAP2) and microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT/TAU). This protein promotes microtubule assembly, and has been shown to counteract destabilization of interphase microtubule catastrophe promotion. Cyclin B was found to interact with this protein, which targets cell division cycle 2 (CDC2) kinase to microtubules. The phosphorylation of this protein affects microtubule properties and cell cycle progression. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks multiple exons in the 3′ region and uses an unique splice site at the 3′ end-exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a distinct and shorter C-terminus, as compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID MYO1E Intronic NM_004998 Homo sapiens myosin IE (MYO1E), mRNA. N/A 414 SEQ ID ODZ2 Intronic NM_001122679 Homo sapiens odz, odd Oz/ten-m homolog N/A 415 2 (Drosophila) (ODZ2), mRNA. SEQ ID SYNJ2BP Intronic NM_018373 Homo sapiens synaptojanin 2 binding N/A 416 protein (SYNJ2BP), mRNA. SEQ ID SYNJ2BP-COX16 Intronic NM_001202547 Homo sapiens SYNJ2BP-COX16 This locus represents naturally occurring read-through transcription 417 readthrough (SYNJ2BP-COX16), between the neighboring SYNJ2BP (synaptojanin 2 binding protein) transcript variant 1, mRNA. and COX16 (COX16 cytochrome c oxidase assembly homolog (S. cerevisiae)) genes on chromosome 14. The read-through transcript produces a fusion protein that shares sequence identity with each individual gene product. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, February 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID SYNJ2BP-COX16 Intronic NM_001202548 Homo sapiens SYNJ2BP-COX16 This locus represents naturally occurring read-through transcription 418 readthrough (SYNJ2BP-COX16), between the neighboring SYNJ2BP (synaptojanin 2 binding protein) transcript variant 2, mRNA. and COX16 (COX16 cytochrome c oxidase assembly homolog (S. cerevisiae)) genes on chromosome 14. The read-through transcript produces a fusion protein that shares sequence identity with each individual gene product. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, February 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) has multiple differences in the coding region but maintains the reading frame, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (2) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID SYNJ2BP-COX16 Intronic NM_001202549 Homo sapiens SYNJ2BP-COX16 This locus represents naturally occurring read-through transcription 419 readthrough (SYNJ2BP-COX16), between the neighboring SYNJ2BP (synaptojanin 2 binding protein) transcript variant 3, mRNA. and COX16 (COX16 cytochrome c oxidase assembly homolog (S. cerevisiae)) genes on chromosome 14. The read-through transcript produces a fusion protein that shares sequence identity with each individual gene product. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, February 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks an in- frame exon in the coding region, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (3) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID CYP2A6 Exonic NM_000762 Homo sapiens cytochrome P450, family 2, This gene, CYP2A6, encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 420 subfamily A, polypeptide 6 (CYP2A6), mRNA. superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and its expression is induced by phenobarbital. The enzy me is known to hydroxylate coumarin, and also metabolizes nicotine, aflatoxin B1, nitrosamines. and some pharmaceuticals. Individuals with certain allelic variants are said to have a poor metabolizer phenotype, meaning they do not efficiently metabolize coumarin or nicotine. This gene is part of a large cluster of cytochrome P450 genes from the CYP2A, CYP2B and CYP2F subfamilies on chromosome 19q. The gene was formerly referred to as CYP2A3; however, it has been renamed CYP2A6. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID NF1 Intronic NM_000267 Homo sapiens neurofibromin 1 This gene product appears to function as a negative regulator of the 421 (NF1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. ras signal transduction pathway. Mutations in this gene have been linked to neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and Watson syndrome. The mRNA for this gene is subject to RNA editing (CGA > UGA −> Arg1306Term) resulting in premature translation termination. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame coding exon compared to transcript variant 1, resulting in a shorter isoform (2) missing an internal 21 aa segment, compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID NF1 Intronic NM_001042492 Homo sapiens neurofibromin 1 This gene product appears to function as a negative regulator of the 422 (NF1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. ras signal transduction pathway. Mutations in this gene have been linked to neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and Watson syndrome. The mRNA for this gene is subject to RNA editing (CGA > UGA −> Arg1306Term) resulting in premature translation termination. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1), with an additional in-frame coding exon, represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). Studies suggest preferential C −> U RNA editing of transcripts containing this exon. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID NF1 Intronic NM_001128147 Homo sapiens neurofibromin 1 This gene product appears to function as a negative regulator of the 423 (NF1), transcript variant 3, mRNA. ras signal transduction pathway. Mutations in this gene have been linked to neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and Watson syndrome. The mRNA for this gene is subject to RNA editing (CGA > UGA −> Arg1306Term) resulting in premature translation termination. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks multiple 3′ exons and has an alternate 3′ end, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (3) has a much shorter and different C-terminus, and lacks ras-GTPase activating domain and SEC14 domain, compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_152788 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 424 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 1, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (a, also known as AIDA-1b). Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204065 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 425 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 4, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, and contains an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (d) has a shorter N-terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, and an additional segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204066 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 426 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 5, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, lacks an alternate in-frame segment, and contains an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (e) has a shorter N- terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, a missing segment, and an additional segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204067 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 427 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 6, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, and lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (f) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, and a missing segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204068 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 428 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 7, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (7) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region and in the 3′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (g, also known as AIDA-1a) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus and a shorter and distinct C-terminus compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204069 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 429 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 8, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, lacks an alternate in-frame exon, and contains an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (h) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, a missing segment, and an additional segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204070 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 430 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 9, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization. PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (9) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, and lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (i, also known as AIDA-1c) has a shorter and distinct N- terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, and a missing segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204079 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 431 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 10, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (10) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, and contains an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (j) has a shorter N-terminus, a longer and distinct C- terminus. and an additional segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204080 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 432 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 11, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization. PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (11) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region and in the 3′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (k) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus and a longer and distinct C-terminus compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_001204081 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 433 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 12, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (12) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (1) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_020140 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 434 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 3, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region and lacks an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (c) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus and lacks an alternate segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ANKS1B Intronic NM_181670 Homo sapiens ankyrin repeat and This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is predominantly 435 sterile alpha motif domain containing expressed in brain and testis. This protein interacts with amyloid beta 1B (ANKS1B), transcript variant 2, protein precursor (AbetaPP) and may have a role in normal brain mRNA. development, and in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Expression of this gene has been shown to be elevated in patients with pre-B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia associated with t(1; 19) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms (some with different subcellular localization, PMID: 15004329) have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region, in the 3′ UTR and coding region, and contains an alternate in-frame exon compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter and distinct N-terminus, a longer and distinct C-terminus, and an additional segment compared to isoform a. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID OGT Exonic NM_181672 Homo sapiens O-linked N- This gene encodes a glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the addition of 436 acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) transferase a single N-acetylglucosamine in O-glycosidic linkage to serine or (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine: polypeptide-N- threonine residues. Since both phosphorylation and glycosylation acetylglucosaminyl transferase) (OGT), compete for similar serine or threonine residues, the two processes transcript variant 1, mRNA. may compete for sites, or they may alter the substrate specificity of nearby sites by steric or electrostatic effects. The protein contains multiple tetratricopeptide repeats that are required for optimal recognition of substrates. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, October 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longer isoform (1). SEQ ID OGT Exonic NM_181673 Homo sapiens O-linked N- This gene encodes a glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the addition of 437 acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) transferase a single N-acetylglucosamine in O-glycosidic linkage to serine or (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine: polypeptide-N- threonine residues. Since both phosphorylation and glycosylation acetylglucosaminyl transferase) (OGT), compete for similar serine or threonine residues, the two processes transcript variant 2, mRNA. may compete for sites, or they may alter the substrate specificity of nearby sites by steric or electrostatic effects. The protein contains multiple tetratricopeptide repeats that are required for optimal recognition of substrates. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, October 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) uses an alternate in-frame splice site in the 5′ coding region compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform 2) compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID PALM2 Intronic NM_001037293 Homo sapiens paralemmin 2 (PALM2), N/A 438 transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID PALM2 Intronic NM_053016 Homo sapiens paralemmin 2 (PALM2), N/A 439 transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID PALM2-AKAP2 Intronic NM_007203 Homo sapiens PALM2-AKAP2 readthrough PALM2-AKAP2 mRNAs are naturally occurring read-through 440 (PALM2-AKAP2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. products of the neighboring PALM2 and AKAP2 genes. The significance of these read-through mRNAs and the function the resulting fusion protein products have not yet been determined. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several transcript variants encoding different isoforms, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been defined. [provided by RefSeq, October 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) is a longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID PALM2-AKAP2 Intronic NM_147150 Homo sapiens PALM2-AKAP2 readthrough PALM2-AKAP2 mRNAs are naturally occurring read-through 441 (PALM2-AKAP2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. products of the neighboring PALM2 and AKAP2 genes. The significance of these read-through mRNAs and the function the resulting fusion protein products have not yet been determined. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several transcript variants encoding different isoforms, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been defined. [provided by RefSeq, October 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame exon near the 3′ coding region compared to variant 1. It encodes a shorter isoform (2) but has identical N- and C-termini to isoform 1. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220473 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 442 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 2, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) has multiple differences in the UTRs and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform b, which is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220474 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 443 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 3, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) has multiple differences in the UTRs and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform c, which is shorter and has a distinct C-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220475 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 444 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 4, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks an in-frame exon in the coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform d, which is shorter than isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220476 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 445 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 5, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) uses an alternate in-frame splice site in the coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform e, which is shorter than isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_003625 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 446 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 1, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longest isoform (a). SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220477 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 447 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 6, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) has multiple differences in the 5′ UTR and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform f, which is shorter and has a distinct N-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220478 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 448 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 7, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (7) has multiple differences in the 5′ UTR and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform g, which is shorter and has a distinct N-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220479 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 449 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 9, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (9) has multiple differences in the 5′ UTR and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform h, which is shorter and has a distinct N-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NM_001220480 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 450 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 10, mRNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (10) has multiple differences in the 5′ UTR and coding region, compared to variant 1. It encodes isoform i, which is shorter and has a distinct N-terminus, compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PPFIA2 Intronic NR_038265 Homo sapiens protein tyrosine The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LAR protein- 451 phosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide tyrosine phosphatase-interacting protein (liprin) family. Liprins (PTPRF), interacting protein (liprin), interact with members of LAR family of transmembrane protein alpha 2 (PPFIA2), transcript variant tyrosine phosphatases, which are known to be important for axon 8, non-coding RNA. guidance and mammary gland development. It has been proposed that liprins are multivalent proteins that form complex structures and act as scaffolds for the recruitment and anchoring of LAR family of tyrosine phosphatases. This protein is most closely related to PPFIA1, a liprin family member known to interact with the protein phosphatase LAR. The expression of this gene is found to be downregulated by androgens in a prostate cancer cell line. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) is represented as non-coding due to the presence of an upstream ORF that is predicted to interfere with translation of the longest ORF; translation of the upstream ORF renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). SEQ ID TRAP1 Both NM_016292 Homo sapiens TNF receptor-associated HSP90 proteins are highly conserved molecular chaperones that have 452 protein 1 (TRAP1), mRNA. key roles in signal transduction, protein folding, protein degradation, and morphologic evolution. HSP90 proteins normally associate with other cochaperones and play important roles in folding newly synthesized proteins or stabilizing and refolding denatured proteins after stress. TRAP1 is a mitochondrial HSP90 protein. Other HSP90 proteins are found in cytosol (see HSP90AA1; MIM 140571) and endoplasmic reticulum (HSP90B1; MIM 191175) (Chen et al., 2005 [PubMed 16269234]). [supplied by OMIM, August 2008]. SEQ ID SH3GL3 Intronic NM_003027 Homo sapiens SH3-domain GRB2-like 3 N/A 453 (SH3GL3), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID SH3GL3 Intronic NR_026799 Homo sapiens SH3-domain GRB2-like 3 N/A 454 (SH3GL3), transcript variant 2, non- coding RNA. SEQ ID ARMC9 Both NM_025139 Homo sapiens armadillo repeat N/A 455 containing 9 (ARMC9), mRNA. SEQ ID CA10 Intronic NM_001082533 Homo sapiens carbonic anhydrase This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the carbonic anhydrase 456 X (CA10), transcript variant 1, mRNA. family of zinc metalloenzymes, which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in various biological processes. The protein encoded by this gene is an acatalytic member of the alpha- carbonic anhydrase subgroup, and it is thought to play a role in the central nervous system, especially in brain development. Multiple transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. SEQ ID CA10 Intronic NM_001082534 Homo sapiens carbonic anhydrase This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the carbonic anhydrase 457 X (CA10), transcript variant 3, mRNA. family of zinc metalloenzymes, which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in various biological processes. The protein encoded by this gene is an acatalytic member of the alpha- carbonic anhydrase subgroup, and it is thought to play a role in the central nervous system, especially in brain development. Multiple transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. SEQ ID CA10 Intronic NM_020178 Homo sapiens carbonic anhydrase This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the carbonic anhydrase 458 X (CA10), transcript variant 2, mRNA. family of zinc metalloenzymes, which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in various biological processes. The protein encoded by this gene is an acatalytic member of the alpha- carbonic anhydrase subgroup, and it is thought to play a role in the central nervous system, especially in brain development. Multiple transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. SEQ ID FZD5 Exonic NM_003468 Homo sapiens frizzled family Members of the ‘frizzled’ gene family encode 7-transmembrane 459 receptor 5 (FZD5), mRNA. domain proteins that are receptors for Wnt signaling proteins. The FZD5 protein is believed to be the receptor for the Wnt5A ligand. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID MYOC Both NM_000261 Homo sapiens myocilin, trabecular MYOC encodes the protein myocilin. which is believed to have a 460 meshwork inducible glucocorticoid role in cytoskeletal function. MYOC is expressed in many occular response (MYOC), mRNA. tissues, including the trabecular meshwork, and was revealed to be the trabecular meshwork glucocorticoid-inducible response protein (TIGR). The trabecular meshwork is a specialized eye tissue essential in regulating intraocular pressure, and mutations in MYOC have been identified as the cause of hereditary juvenile-onset open-angle glaucoma. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID HLA-DPA1 Exonic NM_001242524 Homo sapiens major histocompatibility HLA-DPA1 belongs to the HLA class II alpha chain paralogues. 461 complex, class II, DP alpha 1 (HLA- This class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) DPA1), transcript variant 2, mRNA. and a beta (DPB) chain, both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The alpha chain is approximately 33-35 kDa and its gene contains 5 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID HLA-DPA1 Exonic NM_001242525 Homo sapiens major histocompatibility HLA-DPA1 belongs to the HLA class II alpha chain paralogues. 462 complex, class II, DP alpha 1 (HLA- This class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) DPA1), transcript variant 3, mRNA. and a beta (DPB) chain, both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The alpha chain is approximately 33-35 kDa and its gene contains 5 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR compared to variant 1. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. SEQ ID HLA-DPA1 Exonic NM_033554 Homo sapiens major histocompatibility HLA-DPA1 belongs to the HLA class II alpha chain paralogues. 463 complex, class II, DP alpha 1 (HLA- This class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) DPA1), transcript variant 1, mRNA. and a beta (DPB) chain, both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The alpha chain is approximately 33-35 kDa and its gene contains 5 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the shortest transcript. Variants 1, 2 and 3 encode the same protein. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID ABCC6 Exonic NM_001171 Homo sapiens ATP-binding cassette, The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of 464 sub-family C (CFTR/MRP), member 6 ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport (ABCC6), transcript variant 1, mRNA. various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). The encoded protein, a member of the MRP subfamily, is involved in multi-drug resistance. Mutations in this gene cause pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different proteins have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and it encodes the longer protein (isoform 1). SEQ ID ABCC6 Exonic NM_001079528 Homo sapiens ATP-binding cassette, The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of 465 sub-family C (CFTR/MRP), member 6 ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport (ABCC6), transcript variant 2, mRNA. various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). The encoded protein, a member of the MRP subfamily, is involved in multi-drug resistance. Mutations in this gene cause pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different proteins have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks much of the coding region and represents a distinct 3′ UTR compared to variant 1. The encoded protein (isoform 2) is much shorter and has a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. The encoded protein is not a transporter, but is thought to play a role in protecting hepatocytes during chronic hepatitis B virus infection. SEQ ID ACSM2A Exonic NM_001010845 Homo sapiens acyl-CoA synthetase N/A 466 medium-chain family member 2A (ACSM2A), nuclear gene encoding mitochondrial protein, mRNA. SEQ ID ATP11A Exonic NM_015205 Homo sapiens ATPase, class VI, The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane ATPase. 467 type 11A (ATP11A), transcript The encoded protein is probably phosphorylated in its intermediate variant 1, mRNA. state and likely drives the transport of ions such as calcium across membranes. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes isoform a. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID ATP11A Exonic NM_032189 Homo sapiens ATPase, class VI, The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane ATPase. 468 type 11A (ATP11A), transcript The encoded protein is probably phosphorylated in its intermediate variant 2, mRNA. state and likely drives the transport of ions such as calcium across membranes. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate coding exon and uses an alternate splice site in the 3′ portion of the CDS compared to variant 1, that causes a frameshift. The resulting isoform (b) has a longer and distinct C-terminus compared to isoform a. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID CDKAL1 Exonic NM_017774 Homo sapiens CDK5 regulatory The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the 469 subunit associated protein 1-like methylthiotransferase family. The function of this gene is not known. 1 (CDKAL1), mRNA. Genome-wide association studies have linked single nucleotide polymorphisms in an intron of this gene with susceptibilty to type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CRNKL1 Both NM_016652 Homo sapiens crooked neck The crooked neck (crn) gene of Drosophila is essential for 470 pre-mRNA splicing factor-like 1 embryogenesis and is thought to be involved in cell cycle progression (Drosophila) (CRNKL1), mRNA. and pre-mRNA splicing. This gene is similar in sequence to crn and encodes a protein which can localize to pre-mRNA splicing complexes in the nucleus. The encoded protein, which contains many tetratricopeptide repeats, is required for pre-mRNA splicing. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID CTU1 Exonic NM_145232 Homo sapiens cytosolic thiouridylase N/A 471 subunit 1 homolog (S. pombe) (CTU1), mRNA. SEQ ID HLA-DPB1 Exonic NM_002121 Homo sapiens major histocompatibility HLA-DPB belongs to the HLA class II beta chain paralogues. This 472 complex, class II, DP beta 1 (HLA- class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DPA) and a DPB1), mRNA. beta chain (DPB), both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The beta chain is approximately 26-28 kDa and its gene contains 6 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and exon 5 encodes the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specify ing the peptide binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID LRRC69 Intronic NM_001129890 Homo sapiens leucine rich repeat N/A 473 containing 69 (LRRC69), mRNA. SEQ ID MACROD2 Intronic NM_080676 Homo sapiens MACRO domain N/A 474 containing 2 (MACROD2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID MACROD2 Intronic NM_001033087 Homo sapiens MACRO domain N/A 475 containing 2 (MACROD2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID MIR3179-1 Exonic NR_036140 Homo sapiens microRNA 3179-1 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 476 (MIR3179-1), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR3179-2 Exonic NR_036143 Homo sapiens microRNA 3179-2 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 477 (MIR3179-2), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR3179-3 Exonic NR_036145 Homo sapiens microRNA 3179-3 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 478 (MIR3179-3), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR3180-1 Exonic NR_036141 Homo sapiens microRNA 3180-1 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 479 (MIR3180-1), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR3180-2 Exonic NR_036142 Homo sapiens microRNA 3180-2 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 480 (MIR3180-2), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR3180-3 Exonic NR_036144 Homo sapiens microRNA 3180-3 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 481 (MIR3180-3), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs arc transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR4266 Exonic NR_036224 Homo sapiens microRNA 4266 microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 482 (MIR4266), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID NOMO3 Exonic NM_001004067 Homo sapiens NODAL modulator 3 This gene encodes a protein originally thought to be related to the 483 (NOMO3), mRNA. collagenase gene family. This gene is one of three highly similar genes in a duplicated region on the short arm of chromosome 16. These three genes encode closely related proteins that may have the same function. The protein encoded by one of these genes has been identified as part of a protein complex that participates in the Nodal signaling pathway during vertebrate development. Mutations in ABCC6, which is located nearby, rather than mutations in this gene are associated with pseudoxanthoma elasticum. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID PCSK2 Intronic NM_001201528 Homo sapiens proprotein convertase This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein 484 subtilisin/kexin type 2 (PCSK2), convertase family. These enzymes process latent precursor proteins transcript variant 3, mRNA. into their biologically active products. The encoded protein plays a critical role in hormone biosynthesis by processing a variety of prohormones including proinsulin, proopiomelanocortin and proluteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may increase susceptibility to myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes. This gene may also play a role in tumor development and progression. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR and uses an in-frame downstream start codon, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (3) has a shorter N- terminus, compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID PCSK2 Intronic NM_001201529 Homo sapiens proprotein convertase This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein 485 subtilisin/kexin type 2 (PCSK2), convertase family. These enzymes process latent precursor proteins transcript variant 2, mRNA. into their biologically active products. The encoded protein plays a critical role in hormone biosynthesis by processing a variety of prohormones including proinsulin, proopiomelanocortin and proluteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may increase susceptibility to myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes. This gene may also play a role in tumor development and progression. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an exon in the 5′ coding region, but maintains the reading frame, compared to variant 1. The encoded isoform (2) is shorter than isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID PCSK2 Intronic NM_002594 Homo sapiens proprotein convertase This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein 486 subtilisin/kexin type 2 (PCSK2), convertase family. These enzymes process latent precursor proteins transcript variant 1, mRNA. into their biologically active products. The encoded protein plays a critical role in hormone biosynthesis by processing a variety of prohormones including proinsulin, proopiomelanocortin and proluteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may increase susceptibility to myocardial infarction and type 2 diabetes. This gene may also play a role in tumor development and progression. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, January 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID PKD1P1 Exonic NR_036447 Homo sapiens polycystic kidney N/A 487 disease 1 (autosomal dominant) pseudogene 1 (PKD1P1), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID RGPD1 Intronic NM_001024457 Homo sapiens RANBP2- like N/A 488 and GRIP domain containing 1 (RGPD1), mRNA. SEQ ID SAGE1 Exonic NM_018666 Homo sapiens sarcoma antigen 1 This gene belongs to a class of genes that are activated in tumors. 489 (SAGE1), mRNA. These genes are expressed in tumors of different histologic types but not in normal tissues, except for spermatogenic cells and, for some, placenta. The proteins encoded by these genes appear to be strictly tumor specific, and hence may be excellent sources of antigens for cancer immunotherapy. This gene is expressed in sarcomas. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID SH3RF3 Exonic NM_001099289 Homo sapiens SH3 domain containing N/A 490 ring finger 3 (SH3RF3), mRNA. SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_001243439 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 491 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 6, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) contains an alternate 5′ terminal non-coding exon compared to variant 1. Variants 1 and 6 encode the same isoform (1). SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_001033553 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 492 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 1, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longest isoform (1, also known as NSP5beta3beta). Variants 1 and 6 encode the same isoform. SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_152904 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 493 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 3, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) contains an alternate 3′ terminal exon compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter isoform (3, also known as NSP5beta3alpha) with a distinct C-terminus compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_001033554 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 494 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 4, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) contains alternate exons at both the 5′ and 3′ ends compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter isoform (4, also known as NSP5alpha3alpha) with distinct N- and C- termini compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_001033555 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 495 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 2, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) contains an alternate 5′ terminal exon compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter isoform (2, also known as NSP5alpha3beta) with a distinct N-terminus compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID SPECC1 Exonic NM_001243438 Homo sapiens sperm antigen with The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cytospin-A family. 496 calponin homology and coiled-coil It is localized in the nucleus, and highly expressed in testis and some domains 1 (SPECC1), transcript variant cancer cell lines. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene 5, mRNA. and platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta gene (PDGFRB) may be a cause of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, August 2011]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) contains alternate exons at both the 5′ and 3′ ends, and uses an alternate donor splice site at the penultimate exon compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter isoform (5) with distinct N- and C- termini compared to isoform 1. SEQ ID TCEA3 Exonic NM_003196 Homo sapiens transcription elongation N/A 497 factor A (SII), 3 (TCEA3), mRNA. SEQ ID XYLT1 Intronic NM_022166 Homo sapiens xylosyltransferase This locus encodes a xylosyltransferase enzyme. The encoded 498 I (XYLT1), mRNA. protein catalyzes transfer of UDP-xylose to serine residues of an acceptor protein substrate. This transfer reaction is necessary for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycan chains. Mutations in this gene have been associated with increased severity of pseudoxanthoma elasticum. [provided by RefSeq, November 2009]. SEQ ID ZNF423 Intronic NM_015069 Homo sapiens zinc finger protein The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear protein that belongs to 499 423 (ZNF423), mRNA. the family of Kruppel-like C2H2 zinc finger proteins. It functions as a DNA-binding transcription factor by using distinct zinc fingers in different signaling pathways. Thus, it is thought that this gene may have multiple roles in signal transduction during development. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID ZNF484 Intronic NM_001007101 Homo sapiens zinc finger protein N/A 500 484 (ZNF484), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID ZNF484 Intronic NM_031486 Homo sapiens zinc finger protein N/A 501 484 (ZNF484), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID BAZ2B Intronic NM_013450 Homo sapiens bromodomain adjacent N/A 502 to zinc finger domain, 2B (BAZ2B), mRNA. SEQ ID FSCB Exonic NM_032135 Homo sapiens fibrous sheath N/A 503 CABYR binding protein (FSCB), mRNA. SEQ ID TMLHE Intronic NM_018196 Homo sapiens trimethyllysine This gene encodes the protein trimethyllysine dioxygenase which is 504 hydroxylase, epsilon (TMLHE), the first enzyme in the carnitine biosynthesis pathway. Carnitine play nuclear gene encoding mitochondrial an essential role in the transport of activated fatty acids across the protein, transcript variant 1, inner mitochondrial membrane. The encoded protein converts mRNA. trimethyllysine into hydroxytrimethyllysine. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome X. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID TMLHE Intronic NM_001184797 Homo sapiens trimethyllysine This gene encodes the protein trimethyllysine dioxygenase which is 505 hydroxylase, epsilon (TMLHE), the first enzyme in the carnitine biosynthesis pathway. Carnitine play nuclear gene encoding mitochondrial an essential role in the transport of activated fatty acids across the protein, transcript variant 2, inner mitochondrial membrane. The encoded protein converts mRNA. trimethyllysine into hydroxytrimethyllysine. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome X. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 3′ UTR and coding region differences, compared to variant 1. The resulting protein (isoform 2) has a distinct C-terminus and is shorter than isoform 1. SEQ ID ADAM6 Exonic NR_002224 Homo sapiens ADAM metallopeptidase N/A 506 domain 6 (pseudogene) (ADAM6), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID C11orf54 Exonic NM_014039 Homo sapiens chromosome 11 open N/A 507 reading frame 54 (C11orf54), mRNA. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_001184901 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 508 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 3, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5′ UTR and lacks an alternate in-frame exon in the 5′ coding region, compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform b), compared to isoform a. Variants 2 and 3 encode the same isoform (b). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_001184902 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 509 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 4, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) differs in the 5′ UTR and lacks an alternate exon in the 3′ coding region, which results in a frameshift compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform c), compared to isoform a. Variants 4 and 5 encode the same isoform (c). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_001184903 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 510 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 5, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) differs in the 5′ UTR and lacks an alternate exon in the 3′ coding region, which results in a frameshift compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform c), compared to isoform a. Variants 4 and 5 encode the same isoform (c). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_014959 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 511 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 2, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and lacks an alternate in-frame exon in the 5′ coding region, compared to variant 1. This results in a shorter protein (isoform b), compared to isoform a. Variants 2 and 3 encode the same isoform (b). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NR_033678 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 512 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 7, non- pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B coding RNA. (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (7) has multiple differences compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding because the use of the 5′-most supported translational start codon, as used in variant 1, renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NR_033680 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 513 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 9, non- pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B coding RNA. (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (9) has multiple differences compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding because the use of the 5′-most supported translational start codon, as used in variant 1, renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_001184904 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 514 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 6, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome. a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (6) differs in the 5′ UTR, 3′ coding region, and 3′ UTR compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (d) is shorter than isoform a. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NM_001184900 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 515 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 1, mRNA. pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longest isoform (a, also referred to as T60). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID CARD8 Exonic NR_033679 Homo sapiens caspase recruitment The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the caspase recruitment 516 domain family, member 8 (CARD8), domain (CARD)-containing family of proteins, which are involved in transcript variant 8, non- pathways leading to activation of caspases or nuclear factor kappa-B coding RNA. (NFKB). This protein may be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex that plays a role in the activation of proinflammatory caspases. It is thought that this protein acts as an adaptor molecule that negatively regulates NFKB activation, CASP1-dependent IL1B secretion, and apoptosis. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with a susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (8) lacks an alternate exon compared to variant 1. This variant is represented as non-coding because the use of the 5′-most supported translational start codon, as used in variant 1, renders the transcript a candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID HBG1 Exonic NM_000559 Homo sapiens hemoglobin, gamma A The gamma globin genes (HBG1 and HBG2) are normally expressed 517 (HBG1), mRNA. in the fetal liver, spleen and bone marrow. Two gamma chains together with two alpha chains constitute fetal hemoglobin (HbF) which is normally replaced by adult hemoglobin (HbA) at birth. In some beta-thalassemias and related conditions, gamma chain production continues into adulthood. The two types of gamma chains differ at residue 136 where glycine is found in the G-gamma product (HBG2) and alanine is found in the A-gamma product (HBG1). The former is predominant at birth. The order of the genes in the beta- globin cluster is: 5′-epsilon -- gamma-G -- gamma-A -- delta -- beta-- 3′. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID LSM14A Intronic NM_001114093 Homo sapiens LSM14A, SCD6 Sm-like proteins were identified in a variety of organisms based on 518 homolog A (S. cerevisiae) (LSM14A), sequence homology with the Sm protein family (see SNRPD2; transcript variant 1, mRNA. 601061). Sm-like proteins contain the Sm sequence motif, which consists of 2 regions separated by a linker of variable length that folds as a loop. The Sm-like proteins are thought to form a stable heteromer present in tri-snRNP particles, which are important for pre- mRNA splicing. [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes isoform a. While isoforms a and b are of the same length, their C-termini are different. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID LSM14A Intronic NM_015578 Homo sapiens LSM14A, SCD6 Sm-like proteins were identified in a variety of organisms based on 519 homolog A (S. cerevisiae) (LSM14A), sequence homology with the Sm protein family (see SNRPD2; transcript variant 2, mRNA. 601061). Sm-like proteins contain the Sm sequence motif, which consists of 2 regions separated by a linker of variable length that folds as a loop. The Sm-like proteins are thought to form a stable heteromer present in tri-snRNP particles, which are important for pre- mRNA splicing. [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an alternate exon compared to variant 1 and encodes isoform b. While isoforms a and b are of the same length, their C-termini are different. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data because no single transcript was available for the full length of the gene. The extent of this transcript is supported by transcript alignments. SEQ ID MBD3L2 Exonic NM_144614 Homo sapiens methyl-CpG binding This gene encodes a protein that is related to methyl-CpG-binding 520 domain protein 3-like 2 (MBD3L2), mRNA. proteins but lacks the methyl-CpG binding domain. The protein has been found in germ cell tumors and some somatic tissues. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID MBD3L3 Exonic NM_001164425 Homo sapiens methyl-CpG binding N/A 521 domain protein 3- like 3 (MBD3L3), mRNA. SEQ ID MBD3L4 Exonic NM_001164419 Homo sapiens methyl-CpG binding This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins that are related to 522 domain protein 3-like 4 (MBD3L4), mRNA. methyl-CpG-binding proteins but lack the methyl-CpG binding domain. There is no definitive support for transcription of this locus, and the transcript structure is inferred from other family members. [provided by RefSeq, August 2009]. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. SEQ ID MBD3L5 Exonic NM_001136507 Homo sapiens methyl-CpG binding N/A 523 domain protein 3-like 5 (MBD3L5), mRNA. SEQ ID ZFP14 Intronic NM_020917 Homo sapiens zinc finger protein N/A 524 14 homolog (mouse) (ZFP14), mRNA. SEQ ID ZNF804B Intronic NM_181646 Homo sapiens zinc finger protein N/A 525 804B (ZNF804B), mRNA. SEQ ID AGBL1 Exonic NM_152336 Homo sapiens ATP/GTP binding N/A 526 protein-like 1 (AGBL1), mRNA. SEQ ID ARHGAP15 Intronic NM_018460 Homo sapiens Rho GTPase activating RHO GTPases (see ARHA; MIM 165390) regulate diverse biologic 527 protein 15 (ARHGAP 15), mRNA. processes, and their activity is regulated by RHO GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs), such as ARHGAP15 (Seoh et al., 2003 [PubMed 12650940]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. SEQ ID BHMT2 Exonic NM_001178005 Homo sapiens betaine--homocysteine Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that plays a crucial 528 S-methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2), role in methylation reactions. Transfer of the methyl group from transcript variant 2, mRNA. betaine to homocysteine creates methionine, which donates the methyl group to methylate DNA, proteins, lipids, and other intracellular metabolites. The protein encoded by this gene is one of two methyl transferases that can catalyze the transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine. Anomalies in homocysteine metabolism have been implicated in disorders ranging from vascular disease to neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks an in-frame exon in the CDS, as compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (2) lacks an internal segment, as compared to isoform 1. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID BHMT2 Exonic NM_017614 Homo sapiens betaine-homocysteine Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that plays a crucial 529 S-methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2), role in methylation reactions. Transfer of the methyl group from transcript variant 1, mRNA. betaine to homocysteine creates methionine, which donates the methyl group to methylate DNA, proteins, lipids, and other intracellular metabolites. The protein encoded by this gene is one of two methyl transferases that can catalyze the transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine. Anomalies in homocysteine metabolism have been implicated in disorders ranging from vascular disease to neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longer isoform (1). Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Gene record to access additional publications. SEQ ID C6orf99 Exonic NM_001195032 Homo sapiens chromosome 6 open N/A 530 reading frame 99 (C6orf99), mRNA. SEQ ID C7orf60 Exonic NM_152556 Homo sapiens chromosome 7 open N/A 531 reading frame 60 (C7orf60), mRNA. SEQ ID CCDC66 Intronic NM_001012506 Homo sapiens coiled-coil domain N/A 532 containing 66 (CCDC66), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID CCDC66 Intronic NM_001141947 Homo sapiens coiled-coil domain N/A 533 containing 66 (CCDC66), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID CCDC66 Intronic NR_024460 Homo sapiens coiled-coil domain N/A 534 containing 66 (CCDC66), transcript variant 3, non-coding RNA. SEQ ID CDH19 Exonic NM_021153 Homo sapiens cadherin 19, type 2 This gene is a type II classical cadherin from the cadherin 535 (CDH19), mRNA. superfamily and one of three cadherin 7-like genes located in a cluster on chromosome 18. The encoded membrane protein is a calcium dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Type II (atypical) cadherins are defined based on their lack of a HAV cell adhesion recognition sequence specific to type I cadherins. Since disturbance of intracellular adhesion is a prerequisite for invasion and metastasis of tumor cells, cadherins are considered prime candidates for tumor suppressor genes. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID COL4A2 Exonic NM_001846 Homo sapiens collagen, type IV, This gene encodes one of the six subunits of type IV collagen, the 536 alpha 2 (COL4A2), mRNA. major structural component of basement membranes. The C-terminal portion of the protein, known as canstatin, is an inhibitor of angiogenesis and tumor growth. Like the other members of the type IV collagen gene family, this gene is organized in a head-to-head conformation with another type IV collagen gene so that each gene pair shares a common promoter. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID MAN2A1 Intronic NM_002372 Homo sapiens mannosidase, alpha, This gene encodes a protein which is a member of family 38 of the 537 class 2A, member 1 (MAN2A1), glycosyl hydrolases. The protein is located in the Golgi and catalyzes mRNA. the final hydrolytic step in the asparagine-linked oligosaccharide (N- glycan) maturation pathway. Mutations in the mouse homolog of this gene have been shown to cause a systemic autoimmune disease similar to human systemic lupus erythematosus. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. SEQ ID MIR548C Intronic NR_030347 Homo sapiens microRNA 548c microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 538 (MIR548C), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA), which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID MIR548Z Intronic NR_037515 Homo sapiens microRNA 548z microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (20-24 nt) non-coding RNAs that 539 (MIR548Z), microRNA. are involved in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms by affecting both the stability and translation of mRNAs. miRNAs are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as part of capped and polyadenylated primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs) that can be either protein-coding or non-coding. The primary transcript is cleaved by the Drosha ribonuclease III enzyme to produce an approximately 70-nt stem-loop precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA). which is further cleaved by the cytoplasmic Dicer ribonuclease to generate the mature miRNA and antisense miRNA star (miRNA*) products. The mature miRNA is incorporated into a RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which recognizes target mRNAs through imperfect base pairing with the miRNA and most commonly results in translational inhibition or destabilization of the target mRNA. The RefSeq represents the predicted microRNA stem-loop. [provided by RefSeq, September 2009]. Sequence Note: This record represents a predicted microRNA stem-loop as defined by miRBase. Some sequence at the 5′ and 3′ ends may not be included in the intermediate precursor miRNA produced by Drosha cleavage. SEQ ID OR2T29 Exonic NM_001004694 Homo sapiens olfactory receptor, Olfactory receptors interact with odorant molecules in the nose, to 540 family 2, subfamily T, member 29 initiate a neuronal response that triggers the perception of a smell. (OR2T29), mRNA. The olfactory receptor proteins are members of a large family of G- protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) arising from single coding-exon genes. Olfactory receptors share a 7-transmembrane domain structure with many neurotransmitter and hormone receptors and are responsible for the recognition and G protein-mediated transduction of odorant signals. The olfactory receptor gene family is the largest in the genome. The nomenclature assigned to the olfactory receptor genes and proteins for this organism is independent of other organisms. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on homologous alignments. SEQ ID PHF17 Exonic NM_024900 Homo sapiens PHD finger protein N/A 541 17 (PHF17), transcript variant S, mRNA. SEQ ID PHF17 Exonic NM_199320 Homo sapiens PHD finger protein N/A 542 17 (PHF17), transcript variant L, mRNA. SEQ ID PRSS35 Intronic NM_001170423 Homo sapiens protease, serine, N/A 543 35 (PRSS35), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID PRSS35 Intronic NM_153362 Homo sapiens protease, serine, N/A 544 35 (PRSS35), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID SNRPN Exonic NM_022806 Homo sapiens small nuclear The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small 545 ribonucleoprotein polypeptide N (SNRPN), nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP transcript variant 3, mRNA. SMB/SMN family. The protein plays a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks exon 1 but utilizes upstream, non- coding exons u1B, u2 and u4. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SEQ ID SNRPN Exonic NM_022807 Homo sapiens small nuclear The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small 546 ribonucleoprotein polypeptide N (SNRPN), nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP transcript variant 4, mRNA. SMB/SMN family. The protein plays a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) lacks exon 1 but utilizes upstream, non- coding exons u1B′ (downstream alternative splice donor site for u1B), u1B*, u2 and u4. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SEQ ID SNRPN Exonic NM_022808 Homo sapiens small nuclear The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small 547 ribonucleoprotein polypeptide N (SNRPN), nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP transcript variant 5, mRNA. SMB/SMN family. The protein plays a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) lacks exon 1 but utilizes upstream, non- coding exons u1B′ (downstream alternative splice donor site for u1B), u2 and u4. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SEQ ID SNRPN Exonic NM_022805 Homo sapiens small nuclear The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small 548 ribonucleoprotein polypeptide N (SNRPN), nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP transcript variant 2, mRNA. SMB/SMN family. The protein plays a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks exon 1 but utilizes upstream, non- coding exons u1A, u2 and u4. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SEQ ID SNRPN Exonic NM_003097 Homo sapiens small nuclear The protein encoded by this gene is one polypeptide of a small 549 ribonucleoprotein polypeptide N (SNRPN), nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex and belongs to the snRNP transcript variant 1, mRNA. SMB/SMN family. The protein play s a role in pre-mRNA processing, possibly tissue-specific alternative splicing events. Although individual snRNPs are believed to recognize specific nucleic acid sequences through RNA-RNA base pairing, the specific role of this family member is unknown. The protein arises from a bicistronic transcript that also encodes a protein identified as the SNRPN upstream reading frame (SNURF). Multiple transcription initiation sites have been identified and extensive alternative splicing occurs in the 5′ untranslated region. Additional splice variants have been described but sequences for the complete transcripts have not been determined. The 5′ UTR of this gene has been identified as an imprinting center. Alternative splicing or deletion caused by a translocation event in this paternally-expressed region is responsible for Angelman syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome due to parental imprint switch failure. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) utilizes alternative exon 1 and represents the predominant variant. Since this variant alone contains exon 1, it is the only one which also contains the complete open reading frame for SNURF. Alternative splicing takes place only in the 5′ UTR, resulting in variants that all share exons 2-10, encoding identical proteins. SEQ ID ZMAT5 Exonic NM_001003692 Homo sapiens zinc finger, matrin- N/A 550 type 5 (ZMAT5), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID ZMAT5 Exonic NM_019103 Homo sapiens zinc finger, matrin- N/A 551 type 5 (ZMAT5), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID ARHGEF38 Exonic NM_001242729 Homo sapiens Rho guanine nucleotide N/A 552 exchange factor (GEF) 38 (ARHGEF38), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID ARHGEF38 Exonic NM_017700 Homo sapiens Rho guanine nucleotide N/A 553 exchange factor (GEF) 38 (ARHGEF38), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID ARL15 Both NM_019087 Homo sapiens ADP-ribosylation N/A 554 factor-like 15 (ARL15), mRNA. SEQ ID COMMD10 Both NM_016144 Homo sapiens COMM domain N/A 555 containing 10 (COMMD10), mRNA. SEQ ID IQCA1 Both NM_024726 Homo sapiens IQ motif containing N/A 556 with AAA domain 1 (IQCA1), mRNA. SEQ ID PHC2 Both NM_004427 Homo sapiens polyhomeotic homolog In Drosophila melanogaster, the ‘Polycomb’ group (PcG) of genes are 557 2 (Drosophila) (PHC2), transcript part of a cellular memory system that is responsible for the stable variant 2, mRNA. inheritance of gene activity. PcG proteins form a large multimeric, chromatin-associated protein complex. The protein encoded by this gene has homology to the Drosophila PcG protein ‘polyhomeotic’ (Ph) and is known to heterodimerize with EDR1 and colocalize with BMI1 in interphase nuclei of human cells. The specific function in human cells has not yet been determined. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5′ UTR and coding region compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) has a shorter N-terminus compared to isoform a. SEQ ID PHC2 Both NM_198040 Homo sapiens polyhomeotic homolog In Drosophila melanogaster, the ‘Polycomb’ group (PcG) of genes are 558 2 (Drosophila) (PHC2), transcript part of a cellular memory system that is responsible for the stable variant 1, mRNA. inheritance of gene activity. PcG proteins form a large multimeric, chromatin-associated protein complex. The protein encoded by this gene has homology to the Drosophila PcG protein ‘polyhomeotic’ (Ph) and is known to heterodimerize with EDR1 and colocalize with BMI1 in interphase nuclei of human cells. The specific function in human cells has not yet been determined. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, July 2008]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) represents the longer transcript and encodes the longer isoform (a). SEQ ID RGL1 Both NM_015149 Homo sapiens ral guanine nucleotide N/A 559 dissociation stimulator-like 1 (RGL1), mRNA. SEQ ID SLC43A2 Both NM_152346 Homo sapiens solute carrier family System L amino acid transporters, such as SLC43A2, mediate 560 43, member 2 (SLC43A2), mRNA. sodium-independent transport of bulky neutral amino acids across cell membranes (Bodoy et al., 2005 [PubMed 15659399]). [supplied by OMIM, March 2008]. SEQ ID MANEA Intronic NM_024641 Homo sapiens mannosidase, endo- N-glycosylation of proteins is initiated in the endoplasmic reticulum 561 alpha (MANEA), mRNA. (ER) by the transfer of the preassembled oligosaccharide glucose-3- mannose-9-N-acetylglucosamine-2 from dolichyl pyrophosphate to acceptor sites on the target protein by an oligosaccharyltransferase complex. This core oligosaccharide is sequentially processed by several ER glycosidases and by an endomannosidase (E.C. 3.2.1.130), such as MANEA, in the Golgi. MANEA catalyzes the release of mono-, di-, and triglucosylmannose oligosaccharides by cleaving the alpha-1,2-mannosidic bond that links them to high- mannose glycans (Hamilton et al., 2005 [PubMed 15677381]). [supplied by OMIM, September 2008]. SEQ ID AUTS2 Both NM_001127231 Homo sapiens autism susceptibility N/A 562 candidate 2 (AUTS2), transcript variant 2, mRNA. SEQ ID AUTS2 Both NM_015570 Homo sapiens autism susceptibility N/A 563 candidate 2 (AUTS2), transcript variant 1, mRNA. SEQ ID AUTS2 Both NM_001127232 Homo sapiens autism susceptibility N/A 564 candidate 2 (AUTS2), transcript variant 3, mRNA. SEQ ID EGFEM1P Both NR_021485 Homo sapiens EGF-like and EMI N/A 565 domain containing 1, pseudogene (EGFEM1P), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID KCNQ5 Intronic NM_001160130 Homo sapiens potassium voltage- This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family 566 gated channel, KQT-like subfamily, that is differentially expressed in subregions of the brain and in member 5 (KCNQ5), transcript skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that variant 2, mRNA. activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (2) lacks two alternate in-frame exons in the central coding region, compared to variant 4. The resulting isoform (2), also known as II, lacks an internal segment compared to isoform 4. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID KCNQ5 Intronic NM_001160132 Homo sapiens potassium voltage- This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family 567 gated channel, KQT-like subfamily, that is differentially expressed in subregions of the brain and in member 5 (KCNQ5), transcript skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that variant 3, mRNA. activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (3) lacks an alternate in-frame exon in the central coding region, compared to variant 4. The resulting isoform (3), also known as III. lacks an internal segment compared to isoform 4. Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. SEQ ID KCNQ5 Intronic NM_001160133 Homo sapiens potassium voltage- This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family 568 gated channel, KQT-like subfamily, that is differentially expressed in subregions of the brain and in member 5 (KCNQ5), transcript skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that variant 4, mRNA. activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (4) represents the longest transcript and encodes the longest isoform (4). Sequence Note: The RefSeq transcript and protein were derived from genomic sequence to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on alignments. SEQ ID KCNQ5 Intronic NM_001160134 Homo sapiens potassium voltage- This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family 569 gated channel, KQT-like subfamily, that is differentially expressed in subregions of the brain and in member 5 (KCNQ5), transcript skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that variant 5, mRNA. activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (5) lacks three alternate in-frame exons in the central coding region, compared to variant 4. The resulting isoform (5) lacks an internal segment, compared to isoform 4. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID KCNQ5 Intronic NM_019842 Homo sapiens potassium voltage- This gene is a member of the KCNQ potassium channel gene family 570 gated channel, KQT-like subfamily, that is differentially expressed in subregions of the brain and in member 5 (KCNQ5), transcript skeletal muscle. The protein encoded by this gene yields currents that variant 1, mRNA. activate slowly with depolarization and can form heteromeric channels with the protein encoded by the KCNQ3 gene. Currents expressed from this protein have voltage dependences and inhibitor sensitivities in common with M-currents. They are also inhibited by M1 muscarinic receptor activation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]. Transcript Variant: This variant (1) lacks an alternate in-frame exon in the central coding region, compared to variant 4. The resulting isoform (1) lacks an internal segment, compared to isoform 4. Sequence Note: This RefSeq record was created from transcript and genomic sequence data to make the sequence consistent with the reference genome assembly. The genomic coordinates used for the transcript record were based on transcript alignments. SEQ ID PGCP Intronic NM_016134 Homo sapiens plasma glutamate N/A 571 carboxypeptidase (PGCP), mRNA. SEQ ID LOC100132832 Exonic NR_028058 Homo sapiens PMS2 postmeiotic N/A 572 segregation increased 2 (S. cerevisiae) pseudogene (LOC100132832), non- coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC100294145 Exonic NR_037177 Homo sapiens uncharacterized N/A 573 LOC100294145 (LOC100294145), transcript variant 1, non- coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC100294145 Exonic NR_037178 Homo sapiens uncharacterized N/A 574 LOC100294145 (LOC100294145), transcript variant 2, non- coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC283194 Exonic NR_033853 Homo sapiens uncharacterized N/A 575 LOC283194 (LOC283194), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC285074 Exonic NR_026846 Homo sapiens anaphase promoting N/A 576 complex subunit 1 pseudogene (LOC285074), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC442459 Both NR_024608 Homo sapiens X-ray repair complementing N/A 577 defective repair pseudogene (LOC442459), non-coding RNA. SEQ ID LOC729852 Both NR_034084 Homo sapiens uncharacterized N/A 578 LOC729852 (LOC729852), non-coding RNA.

TABLE 5 NUBPL variants found in the PD cohort are absent or present at low frequency (0-4%) frequency in the human RefBase (NCBI37) # of NUBPL Gene location Con- # of PD Variant SEQ_ID variants^(a) (hg18) dbSNP trols^(b) Cases^(c) OR [95% CI]^(d) FET^(d) information^(e) Wild-type (normal) SEQ_ID 1 none chr14: 31,099,342- 31,401,180 CNVs & indels SEQ_ID 16 chr chr14: 30,981,468- novel^(f) 0 1 6.45  [0.26-158.70] 0.1012 Identical CNV in rearrangement 31,345,400 CI deficiency patient; exons 1-4 deleted. Pathogenic SEQ_ID 17 loss chr14: 31,189,082- novel 1 14 30.06  [4.06-236.16] 9.94E−07 Intronic loss 31,191,639 SEQ_ID 2 indel chr14: 31,365,813- novel 0 19 87.24   [5.26-1448.14] 8.68E−11 Loss of TAAAAA 31,365,815 and gain of GAC SNVs SEQ_ID 3 c. − 1C > T chr14: 31,100,396 rs45468395 87 5 0.51 [0.21-1.27] 0.1615 1 bp from transcription start site SEQ_ID 4 c.120C > G; chr14: 31,101,036 novel 0 1 27.02  [1.10-664.21] 0.0101 High to low p.(A40=) frequency codon change; possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 5 c.256 + 14T > C chr14: 31,101,186 not assigned^(g) 15 1 0.6 [0.08-4.54] 1.0000 Possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 6 c.413G > A; chr14: 31,212,342 rs201412882 6 2 3.01  [0.61-14.94] 0.1869 Probably damaging p.(G138D) SEQ_ID 7 c.514 − 32A > G chr14: 31,326,705 rs7159193 126 13 0.93 [0.52-1.65] 0.8866 Possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 8 c.545T > C; chr14: 31,326,768 rs61752327 37 4 0.97 [0.34-2.74] 1.0000 Probably damaging p.(V182A) SEQ_ID 9 c.593A > C; chr14: 31,326,816 rs11558436 52 5 0.86 [0.34-2.17] 1.0000 Probably damaging p.(N198T) SEQ_ID 10 C.685C > T; chr14: 31,365,663 rs35867418 9 2 2 [0.43-9.30] 0.3028 Probably damaging p.(H229Y) SEQ_ID 11 c.693 + 7G > A chr14: 31,365,678 rs201736046 1 1 9.01  [0.56-144.32] 0.1901 Possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 12 c.694 − 18A > T chr14: 31,385,410 novel 0 1 27.02  [1.10-664.21] 0.0101 Possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 13 c.815 − 27T > C chr14: 31,389,049 rs118161496 36 3 0.75 [0.23-2.44] 0.7932 Exon skipping mutation found in 8 CI defi- ciency patients Pathogenic; functionally validated to reduce CI activity SEQ_ID 14 c.815 − 13T > C chr14: 31,389,063 novel 0 1 27.02  [1.10-664.21] 0.0101 Possibly aberrant splicing SEQ_ID 15 c.897 + 49T > G chr14: 31,389,207 rs190757053 9 1 0.25 [0.03-2.00] 0.2990 Possibly aberrant splicing ^(a)CNVs detected using array CGH and SNVs detected with Sanger sequencing. SNV cDNA and protein annotation uses HGVS nomenclature [www.hgvs.org/mutnomen/] and NUBPL RefSeq NM_025152.2 for numbering. ^(b)Control (Ctrl) data for the two CNVs was 1,005 PDx controls and for indel and SNV c.897 + 49T > G (rs1907570530) it was 1000genomes data. Control data for all other SNVs was 4,300 European-American controls (subset of NHLBI ESP6500) accessed via the Exome Variant Server (EVS) on 12 Aug. 2013 at: http://evs.gs.washington.edu/EVS/ ^(c)PD cohort sizes, after quality control filtering, were 468 cases for CNV analysis and 478 cases for SNV analysis. ^(d)Odds ratio (OR) values with 95% confidence interval (CI) in brackets and Fisher's Exact Test (FET) values were calculated as described herein. ^(e)The CNV chromosomal (chr) rearrangement comprises a loss and a gain and was functionally validated by Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383]. Synonymous variant c.120C > G [p.(40A=)] results in use of a low frequency codon, which can impact protein structure (see Kimchi-Sarfaty et al. 2007 [PMID 17185560]; Sauna & Kimchi-Sarfaty 2011 [PMID 21878961]). Intronic variants may result in aberrant splicing and non-synonymous variants are predicted to be ‘probably damaging’ via PolyPhen analysis reported by EVS. CI deficiency mutation c.815 − 27T > C was first reported in Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383], functionally validated in Tucker et al. 2012 [PMID 22072591], and found in 7 other CI deficiency patients (see Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383]; Tucker et al. 2012 [PMID 22072591]; Tenisch et al. 2012 [PMID 22826544]; Kevelam et al. 2013 [PMID 23553477]). ^(f)Only 2 cases are known to have this CNV, the PD patient listed and 1 CI deficiency patient [PMID 20818383]; the CNV has not been reported in dbVar or the Database of Genomic Variants (DGV). ^(g)This variant is not reported in dbSNP (not assigned an rs #) but it is reported in the EVS db. ^(h)These two variants involve the same cDNA position as two mutations (c.693 + 1G > A; c.815 − 27T > C) known to causes CI deficiency (see Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383]; Tucker et al. 2012 [PMID 22072591]; Kevelam et al. 2013 [PMID 23553477]).

Computer-Implemented Aspects

As understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the methods and information described herein (genetic variation association with neurological disorders) can be implemented, in all or in part, as computer executable instructions on known computer readable media. For example, the methods described herein can be implemented in hardware. Alternatively, the method can be implemented in software stored in, for example, one or more memories or other computer readable medium and implemented on one or more processors As is known, the processors can be associated with one or more controllers, calculation units and/or other units of a computer system, or implanted in firmware as desired. If implemented in software, the routines can be stored in any computer readable memory such as in RAM, ROM, flash memory, a magnetic disk, a laser disk, or other storage medium, as is also known. Likewise, this software can be delivered to a computing device via any known delivery method including, for example, over a communication channel such as a telephone line, the Internet, a wireless connection, etc., or via a transportable medium, such as a computer readable disk, flash drive, etc.

More generally, and as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the various steps described above can be implemented as various blocks, operations, tools, modules and techniques which, in turn, can be implemented in hardware, firmware, software, or any combination of hardware, firmware, and/or software. When implemented in hardware, some or all of the blocks, operations, techniques, etc. can be implemented in, for example, a custom integrated circuit (IC), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable logic array (FPGA), a programmable logic array (PLA), etc.

Results from such genotyping can be stored in a data storage unit, such as a data carrier, including computer databases, data storage disks, or by other convenient data storage means. In certain embodiments, the computer database is an object database, a relational database or a post-relational database. Data can be retrieved from the data storage unit using any convenient data query method.

When implemented in software, the software can be stored in any known computer readable medium such as on a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or other storage medium, in a RAM or ROM or flash memory of a computer, processor, hard disk drive, optical disk drive, tape drive, etc. Likewise, the software can be delivered to a user or a computing system via any known delivery method including, for example, on a computer readable disk or other transportable computer storage mechanism.

The steps of the claimed methods can be operational with numerous other general purpose or special purpose computing system environments or configurations. Examples of well known computing systems, environments, and/or configurations that can be suitable for use with the methods or system of the claims include, but are not limited to, personal computers, server computers, hand-held or laptop devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based systems, set top boxes, programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, distributed computing environments that include any of the above systems or devices, and the like.

The steps of the claimed method and system can be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, and/or data structures that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. The methods and apparatus can also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In both integrated and distributed computing environments, program modules can be located in both local and remote computer storage media including memory storage devices. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this application, which would still fall within the scope of the claims defining the disclosure.

While the risk evaluation system and method, and other elements, have been described as preferably being implemented in software, they can be implemented in hardware, firmware, etc., and can be implemented by any other processor. Thus, the elements described herein can be implemented in a standard multi-purpose CPU or on specifically designed hardware or firmware such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or other hard-wired device as desired. When implemented in software, the software routine can be stored in any computer readable memory such as on a magnetic disk, a laser disk, or other storage medium, in a RAM or ROM of a computer or processor, in any database, etc. Likewise, this software can be delivered to a user or a screening system via any known or desired delivery method including, for example, on a computer readable disk or other transportable computer storage mechanism or over a communication channel, for example, a telephone line, the internet, or wireless communication. Modifications and variations can be made in the techniques and structures described and illustrated herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

PD Therapeutics

There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but medications, surgery and multidisciplinary management can provide relief from the symptoms. The main families of drugs useful for treating motor symptoms are levodopa (usually combined with a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor or COMT inhibitor), dopamine agonists and MAO-B inhibitors. The stage of the disease determines which group is most useful. Two stages are usually distinguished: an initial stage in which the individual with PD has already developed some disability for which he needs pharmacological treatment, then a second stage in which an individual develops motor complications related to levodopa usage. Treatment in the initial stage aims for an optimal tradeoff between good symptom control and side-effects resulting from enhancement of dopaminergic function. The start of levodopa (or L-DOPA) treatment may be delayed by using other medications such as MAO-B inhibitors and dopamine agonists, in the hope of delaying the onset of dyskinesias. In the second stage the aim is to reduce symptoms while controlling fluctuations of the response to medication. Sudden withdrawals from medication or overuse have to be managed. When medications are not enough to control symptoms, surgery and deep brain stimulation can be of use. In the final stages of the disease, palliative care is provided to enhance quality of life.

Levodopa has been the most widely used treatment for over 30 years. L-DOPA is converted into dopamine in the dopaminergic neurons by dopa decarboxylase. Since motor symptoms are produced by a lack of dopamine in the substantia nigra, the administration of L-DOPA temporarily diminishes the motor symptoms. Only 5-10% of L-DOPA crosses the blood-brain barrier. The remainder is often metabolized to dopamine elsewhere, causing a variety of side effects including nausea, dyskinesias and joint stiffness. Carbidopa and benserazide are peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitors, which help to prevent the metabolism of L-DOPA before it reaches the dopaminergic neurons, therefore reducing side effects and increasing bioavailability. They are generally given as combination preparations with levodopa. Existing preparations are carbidopa/levodopa (co-careldopa) and benserazide/levodopa (co-beneldopa). Levodopa has been related to dopamine dysregulation syndrome, which is a compulsive overuse of the medication, and punding. There are controlled release versions of levodopa in the form intravenous and intestinal infusions that spread out the effect of the medication. These slow-release levodopa preparations have not shown an increased control of motor symptoms or motor complications when compared to immediate release preparations.

Tolcapone inhibits the COMT enzyme, which degrades dopamine, thereby prolonging the effects of levodopa. It has been used to complement levodopa; however, its usefulness is limited by possible side effects such as liver damage. A similarly effective drug, entacapone, has not been shown to cause significant alterations of liver function. Licensed preparations of entacapone contain entacapone alone or in combination with carbidopa and levodopa.

Levodopa preparations lead in the long term to the development of motor complications characterized by involuntary movements called dyskinesias and fluctuations in the response to medication. When this occurs a person with PD can change from phases with good response to medication and few symptoms (“on” state), to phases with no response to medication and significant motor symptoms (“off” state). For this reason, levodopa doses are kept as low as possible while maintaining functionality. Delaying the initiation of therapy with levodopa by using alternatives (dopamine agonists and MAO-B inhibitors) is common practice. A former strategy to reduce motor complications was to withdraw L-DOPA medication for some time. This is discouraged now, since it can bring dangerous side effects such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Most people with PD eventually need levodopa and later develop motor side effects.

Several dopamine agonists that bind to dopaminergic post-synaptic receptors in the brain have similar effects to levodopa. These were initially used for individuals experiencing on-off fluctuations and dyskinesias as a complementary therapy to levodopa; they are now mainly used on their own as an initial therapy for motor symptoms with the aim of delaying motor complications. When used in late PD they are useful at reducing the off periods. Dopamine agonists include bromocriptine, pergolide, pramipexole, ropinirole, piribedil, cabergoline, apomorphine and lisuride.

Dopamine agonists produce significant, although usually mild, side effects including drowsiness, hallucinations, insomnia, nausea and constipation. Sometimes side effects appear even at a minimal clinically effective dose, leading the physician to search for a different drug. Compared with levodopa, dopamine agonists may delay motor complications of medication use but are less effective at controlling symptoms. Nevertheless, they are usually effective enough to manage symptoms in the initial years. They tend to be more expensive than levodopa. Dyskinesias due to dopamine agonists are rare in younger people who have PD, but along with other side effects, become more common with age at onset. Thus dopamine agonists are the preferred initial treatment for earlier onset, as opposed to levodopa in later onset. Agonists have been related to impulse control disorders (such as compulsive sexual activity and eating, and pathological gambling and shopping) even more strongly than levodopa.

Apomorphine, a non-orally administered dopamine agonist, may be used to reduce off periods and dyskinesia in late PD. It is administered by intermittent injections or continuous subcutaneous infusions. Since secondary effects such as confusion and hallucinations are common, individuals receiving apomorphine treatment should be closely monitored. Two dopamine agonists that are administered through skin patches (lisuride and rotigotine) have been recently found to be useful for patients in initial stages and preliminary positive results has been published on the control of off states in patients in the advanced state.

MAO-B inhibitors (selegiline and rasagiline) increase the level of dopamine in the basal ganglia by blocking its metabolism. They inhibit monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) that breaks down dopamine secreted by the dopaminergic neurons. The reduction in MAO-B activity results in increased L-DOPA in the striatum. Like dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors used as monotherapy improve motor symptoms and delay the need for levodopa in early disease, but produce more adverse effects and are less effective than levodopa. There are few studies of their effectiveness in the advanced stage, although results suggest that they are useful to reduce fluctuations between on and off periods. An initial study indicated that selegiline in combination with levodopa increased the risk of death, but this was later disproven.

Other drugs such as amantadine and anticholinergics may be useful as treatment of motor symptoms. However, the evidence supporting them lacks quality, so they are not first choice treatments. In addition to motor symptoms, PD is accompanied by a diverse range of symptoms. A number of drugs have been used to treat some of these problems. Examples are the use of clozapine for psychosis, cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia, and modafinil for daytime sleepiness. A 2010 meta-analysis found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (apart from acetaminophen and aspirin), have been associated with at least a 15 percent (higher in long-term and regular users) reduction of incidence of the development of Parkinson's disease.

Treating motor symptoms with surgery was once a common practice, but since the discovery of levodopa, the number of operations declined. Studies in the past few decades have led to great improvements in surgical techniques, so that surgery is again being used in people with advanced PD for whom drug therapy is no longer sufficient. Surgery for PD can be divided in two main groups: lesional and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Target areas for DBS or lesions include the thalamus, the globus pallidus or the subthalamic nucleus. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the most commonly used surgical treatment. It involves the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. DBS is recommended for people who have PD who suffer from motor fluctuations and tremor inadequately controlled by medication, or to those who are intolerant to medication, as long as they do not have severe neuropsychiatric problems. Other, less common, surgical therapies involve the formation of lesions in specific subcortical areas (a technique known as pallidotomy in the case of the lesion being produced in the globus pallidus).

There is some evidence that speech or mobility problems can improve with rehabilitation, although studies are scarce and of low quality. Regular physical exercise with or without physiotherapy can be beneficial to maintain and improve mobility, flexibility, strength, gait speed, and quality of life. However, when an exercise program is performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist, there are more improvements in motor symptoms, mental and emotional functions, daily living activities, and quality of life compared to a self-supervised exercise program at home. In terms of improving flexibility and range of motion for patients experiencing rigidity, generalized relaxation techniques such as gentle rocking have been found to decrease excessive muscle tension. Other effective techniques to promote relaxation include slow rotational movements of the extremities and trunk, rhythmic initiation, diaphragmatic breathing, and meditation techniques. As for gait and addressing the challenges associated with the disease such as hypokinesia (slowness of movement), shuffling and decreased arm swing; physiotherapists have a variety of strategies to improve functional mobility and safety. Areas of interest with respect to gait during rehabilitation programs focus on but are not limited to improving gait speed, base of support, stride length, trunk and arm swing movement. Strategies include utilizing assistive equipment (pole walking and treadmill walking), verbal cueing (manual, visual and auditory), exercises (marching and PNF patterns) and altering environments (surfaces, inputs, open vs. closed). Strengthening exercises have shown improvements in strength and motor function for patients with primary muscular weakness and weakness related to inactivity with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. However, reports show a significant interaction between strength and the time the medications was taken. Therefore, it is recommended that patients should perform exercises 45 minutes to one hour after medications, when the patient is at their best. Also, due to the forward flexed posture, and respiratory dysfunctions in advanced Parkinson's disease, deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises are beneficial in improving chest wall mobility and vital capacity. Exercise may improve constipation.

One of the most widely practiced treatments for speech disorders associated with Parkinson's disease is the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT). Speech therapy and specifically LSVT may improve speech. Occupational therapy (OT) aims to promote health and quality of life by helping people with the disease to participate in as many of their daily living activities as possible. There have been few studies on the effectiveness of OT and their quality is poor, although there is some indication that it may improve motor skills and quality of life for the duration of the therapy.

Muscles and nerves that control the digestive process may be affected by PD, resulting in constipation and gastroparesis (food remaining in the stomach for a longer period of time than normal). A balanced diet, based on periodical nutritional assessments, is recommended and should be designed to avoid weight loss or gain and minimize consequences of gastrointestinal dysfunction. As the disease advances, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) may appear. In such cases it may be helpful to use thickening agents for liquid intake and an upright posture when eating, both measures reducing the risk of choking. Gastrostomy to deliver food directly into the stomach is possible in severe cases.

Levodopa and proteins use the same transportation system in the intestine and the blood-brain barrier, thereby competing for access. When they are taken together, this results in a reduced effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, when levodopa is introduced, excessive protein consumption is discouraged and well balanced Mediterranean diet is recommended. In advanced stages, additional intake of low-protein products such as bread or pasta is recommended for similar reasons. To minimize interaction with proteins, levodopa should be taken 30 minutes before meals. At the same time, regimens for PD restrict proteins during breakfast and lunch, allowing protein intake in the evening. A person skilled in the art will appreciate and understand that the genetic variants described herein in general may not, by themselves, provide an absolute identification of individuals who can develop a neurological disorder or related conditions. The variants described herein can indicate increased and/or decreased likelihood that individuals carrying the at-risk or protective variants of the disclosure can develop symptoms associated with a neurological disorder. This information can be used to, for example, initiate preventive measures at an early stage, perform regular physical and/or mental exams to monitor the progress and/or appearance of symptoms, or to schedule exams at a regular interval to identify early symptoms, so as to be able to apply treatment at an early stage. This is in particular important since neurological disorders and related disorders are heterogeneous disorders with symptoms that can be individually vague. Screening criteria can comprise a number of symptoms to be present over a period of time; therefore, it is important to be able to establish additional risk factors that can aid in the screening, or facilitate the screening through in-depth phenotyping and/or more frequent examination, or both. For example, individuals with early symptoms that typically are not individually associated with a clinical screening of a neurological disorder and carry an at-risk genetic variation can benefit from early therapeutic treatment, or other preventive measure, or more rigorous supervision or more frequent examination. Likewise, individuals that have a family history of the disease, or are carriers of other risk factors associated with a neurological disorder can, in the context of additionally carrying at least one at-risk genetic variation, benefit from early therapy or other treatment.

Early symptoms of disorders such as a neurological disorder and related conditions may not be sufficient to fulfill standardized screening criteria. To fulfill those, a certain pattern of symptoms and neurological disturbance needs to manifest itself over a period of time. Sometimes, certain physical characteristics can also be present. This makes at-risk genetic variants valuable in a screening setting, in particular high-risk variants. Determination of the presence of such variants warrants increased monitoring of the individual in question. Appearance of symptoms combined with the presence of such variants facilitates early screening, which makes early treatment possible. Genetic testing can thus be used to aid in the screening of disease in its early stages, before all criteria for formal screening criteria are all fulfilled. It is well established that early treatment is extremely important for neurological disorders and related disorders, which lends further support to the value of genetic testing for early diagnosis, prognosis, or theranosis of these disorders.

The present disclosure provides methods for identifying compounds or agents that can be used to treat a neurological disorder. Thus, the genetic variations and associated polypeptides of the disclosure are useful as targets for the identification and/or development of therapeutic agents. In certain embodiments, such methods include assaying the ability of an agent or compound to modulate the activity and/or expression of a nucleic acid that is associated with at least one genetic variation described herein, encoded products of the gene sequence, and any other molecules or polypeptides associated with these genes. This in turn can be used to identify agents or compounds that inhibit, enhance, or alter the undesired activity, localization, binding and/or expression of the encoded nucleic acid product, such as mRNA or polypeptides. For example, in some embodiments, small molecule drugs can be developed to target the aberrant polypeptide(s) or RNA(s) resulting from specific disease-causing mutation(s) within a gene, such as described in: Peltz et al. (2009) RNA Biology 6(3):329-34; Van Goor et al. (2009) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 106(44):18825-30; Van Goor et al. (2011) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 108(46):18843-8; Ramsey et al. (2011) N. Engl. J. Med. 365(18):1663-72. The polypeptides associated with the CNVs listed in Table 1 are described in Table 4 as the accession number (accession) of mRNAs that would encode said polypeptides. Assays for performing such experiments can be performed in cell-based systems or in cell-free systems, as known to the skilled person. Cell-based systems include cells naturally expressing the nucleic acids of interest, or recombinant cells that have been genetically modified so as to express a certain desired nucleic acid molecule.

Variant gene expression in a subject can be assessed by expression of a variant-containing nucleic acid sequence or by altered expression of a normal/wild-type nucleic acid sequence due to variants affecting the level or pattern of expression of the normal transcripts, for example, variants in the regulatory or control region of the gene. Assays for gene expression include direct nucleic acid assays (mRNA), assays for expressed polypeptide levels, or assays of collateral compounds involved in a pathway, for example, a signal pathway. Furthermore, the expression of genes that are up- or down-regulated in response to the signal pathway can also be assayed. One embodiment includes operably linking a reporter gene, such as luciferase, to the regulatory region of one or more gene of interest.

Modulators of gene expression can in some embodiments be identified when a cell is contacted with a candidate compound or agent, and the expression of mRNA is determined. The expression level of mRNA in the presence of the candidate compound or agent is compared to the expression level in the absence of the compound or agent. Based on this comparison, candidate compounds or agents for treating a neurological disorder can be identified as those modulating the gene expression of the variant gene, or gene expression of one or more other genes occurring within the same biological pathway or known, for example, to be binding partners of the variant gene. When expression of mRNA or the encoded polypeptide is statistically significantly greater in the presence of the candidate compound or agent than in its absence, then the candidate compound or agent is identified as a stimulator or up-regulator of expression of the nucleic acid. When nucleic acid expression or polypeptide level is statistically significantly less in the presence of the candidate compound or agent than in its absence, then the candidate compound can be identified as an inhibitor or down-regulator of the nucleic acid expression. The disclosure further provides methods of treatment using a compound identified through drug (compound and/or agent) screening as a gene modulator.

The genetic variations described herein can be used to identify novel therapeutic targets for a neurological disorder. For example, genes containing, or in linkage disequilibrium with, the genetic variations, or their products, as well as genes or their products that are directly or indirectly regulated by or interact with these variant genes or their products, can be targeted for the development of therapeutic agents to treat a neurological disorder, or prevent or delay onset of symptoms associated with a neurological disorder. Therapeutic agents can comprise one or more of, for example, small non-polypeptide and non-nucleic acids, polypeptides, peptides, polypeptide fragments, nucleic acids (RNA, DNA, RNAJ, PNA (peptide nucleic acids), or their derivatives or mimetics which can modulate the function and/or levels of the target genes or their gene products. In some embodiments, treatment of PD can comprise treatment of one of the genes, or gene products derived thereof, such as mRNA or a polypeptide, with one or more of the therapeutics disclosed herein. In some embodiments, treatment of PD can comprise treatment of 2 or 3, or 4, or 5, or 6, or 7, or 8, or 9, or 10 or more of the genes, or gene products derived there from, with 2 or 3, or 4, or 5, or 6, or 7, or 8, or 9, or 10 or more of the therapeutics disclosed herein.

RNA Therapeutics

The nucleic acids and/or variants of the disclosure, or nucleic acids comprising their complementary sequence, can be used as antisense constructs to control gene expression in cells, tissues or organs. The methodology associated with antisense techniques is well known to the skilled artisan, and is described and reviewed in Antisense Drug Technology: Principles, Strategies, and Applications, Crooke, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (2001) In general, antisense nucleic acids are designed to be complementary to a region of mRNA expressed by a gene, so that the antisense molecule hybridizes to the mRNA, thus blocking translation of the mRNA into a polypeptide Several classes of antisense oligonucleotide are known to those skilled in the art, including cleavers and blockers. The former bind to target RNA sites, activate intracellular nucleases {e.g., Rnase H or Rnase L) that cleave the target RNA. Blockers bind to target RNA, inhibit polypeptide translation by steric hindrance of the ribosomes. Examples of blockers include nucleic acids, morpholino compounds, locked nucleic acids and methylphosphonates (Thompson, Drug Discovery Today, 7:912-917 (2002)) Antisense oligonucleotides are useful directly as therapeutic agents, and are also useful for determining and validating gene function, for example, by gene knock-out or gene knock-down experiments. Antisense technology is further described in Lavery et al., Curr. Opin. Drug Discov Devel 6 561-569 (2003), Stephens et al., Curr. Opin. Mol Ther. 5.118-122 (2003), Kurreck, Eur. J. Biochem. 270.1628-44 (2003), Dias et al, Mol Cancer Ter. 1-347-55 (2002), Chen, Methods Mol Med. 75:621-636 (2003), Wang et al., Curr Cancer Drug Targets 1.177-96 (2001), and Bennett, Antisense Nucleic Acid Drug. Dev. 12 215-24 (2002)

The variants described herein can be used for the selection and design of antisense reagents that are specific for particular variants (e.g., particular genetic variations, or polymorphic markers in LD with particular genetic variations). Using information about the variants described herein, antisense oligonucleotides or other antisense molecules that specifically target mRNA molecules that contain one or more variants of the disclosure can be designed. In this manner, expression of mRNA molecules that contain one or more variant of the present disclosure (markers and/or haplotypes) can be inhibited or blocked In some embodiments, the antisense molecules are designed to specifically bind a particular allelic form (i.e., one or several variants (alleles and/or haplotypes)) of the target nucleic acid, thereby inhibiting translation of a product originating from this specific allele or haplotype, but which do not bind other or alternate variants at the specific polymorphic sites of the target nucleic acid molecule.

As antisense molecules can be used to inactivate mRNA so as to inhibit gene expression, and thus polypeptide expression, the molecules can be used to treat a disease or disorder, such as a neurological disorder. The methodology can involve cleavage by means of ribozymes containing nucleotide sequences complementary to one or more regions in the mRNA that attenuate the ability of the mRNA to be translated Such mRNA regions include, for example, polypeptide-coding regions, in particular polypeptide-coding regions corresponding to catalytic activity, substrate and/or ligand binding sites, or other functional domains of a polypeptide.

The phenomenon of RNA interference (RNAi) has been actively studied for the last decade, since its original discovery in C. elegans (Fire et al., Nature 391:806-11 (1998)), and in recent years its potential use in treatment of human disease has been actively pursued (reviewed in Kim & Rossi, Nature Rev, Genet. 8: 173-204 (2007)). RNA interference (RNAi), also called gene silencing, is based on using double-stranded RNA molecules (dsRNA) to turn off specific genes. In the cell, cytoplasmic double-stranded RNA molecules (dsRNA) are processed by cellular complexes into small interfering RNA (siRNA). The siRNA guide the targeting of a polypeptide-RNA complex to specific sites on a target mRNA, leading to cleavage of the mRNA (Thompson, Drug Discovery Today, 7:912-917 (2002)). The siRNA molecules are typically about 20, 21, 22 or 23 nucleotides in length. Thus, one aspect of the disclosure relates to isolated nucleic acid sequences, and the use of those molecules for RNA interference, for example, as small interfering RNA molecules (siRNA). In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid sequences can be 18-26 nucleotides in length, preferably 19-25 nucleotides in length, more preferably 20-24 nucleotides in length, and more preferably 21, 22 or 23 nucleotides in length.

Another pathway for RNAi-mediated gene silencing originates in endogenously encoded primary microRNA (pn-miRNA) transcripts, which are processed in the cell to generate precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA). These miRNA molecules are exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, where they undergo processing to generate mature miRNA molecules (miRNA), which direct translational inhibition by recognizing target sites in the 3′ untranslated regions of mRNAs, and subsequent mRNA degradation by processing P-bodies (reviewed in Kim & Rossi, Nature Rev. Genet. 8: 173-204 (2007)).

Clinical applications of RNAi include the incorporation of synthetic siRNA duplexes, which preferably are approximately 20-23 nucleotides in size, and preferably have 3′ overlaps of 2 nucleotides. Knockdown of gene expression is established by sequence-specific design for the target mRNA. Several commercial sites for optimal design and synthesis of such molecules are known to those skilled in the art.

Other applications provide longer siRNA molecules (typically 25-30 nucleotides in length, preferably about 27 nucleotides), as well as small hairpin RNAs (shRNAs; typically about 29 nucleotides in length). The latter are naturally expressed, as described in Amarzguioui et al. (FEBS Lett. 579:5974-81 (2005)). Chemically synthetic siRNAs and shRNAs are substrates for in vivo processing, and in some cases provide more potent gene-silencing than shorter designs (Kim et al., Nature Biotechnol. 23:222-226 (2005); Siola et al., Nature Biotechnol. 23:227-231 (2005)). In general siRNAs provide for transient silencing of gene expression, because their intracellular concentration is diluted by subsequent cell divisions. By contrast, expressed shRNAs mediate long-term, stable knockdown of target transcripts, for as long as transcription of the shRNA takes place (Marques et al., Nature Biotechnol. 23.559-565 (2006), Brummelkamp et al., Science 296, 550-553 (2002)).

Since RNAi molecules, including siRNA, miRNA and shRNA, act in a sequence-dependent manner, variants described herein can be used to design RNAi reagents that recognize specific nucleic acids comprising specific genetic variations, alleles and/or haplotypes, while not recognizing nucleic acid sequences not comprising the genetic variation, or comprising other alleles or haplotypes. These RNAi reagents can thus recognize and destroy the target nucleic acid sequences. As with antisense reagents, RNAi reagents can be useful as therapeutic agents (i.e., for turning off disease-associated genes or disease-associated gene variants), but can also be useful for characterizing and validating gene function (e.g., by gene knock-out or gene knock-down experiments).

Delivery of RNAi can be performed by a range of methodologies known to those skilled in the art. Methods utilizing non-viral delivery include cholesterol, stable nucleic acid-lipid particle (SNALP), heavy-chain antibody fragment (Fab), aptamers and nanoparticles Viral delivery methods include use of lentivirus, adenovirus and adeno-associated virus The siRNA molecules are in some embodiments chemically modified to increase their stability. This can include modifications at the 2′ position of the ribose, including 2′-O-methylpunnes and 2′-fluoropyrimidmes, which provide resistance to RNase activity. Other chemical modifications are possible and known to those skilled in the art.

The following references provide a further summary of RNAi, and possibilities for targeting specific genes using RNAi: Kim & Rossi, Nat. Rev. Genet. 8: 173-184 (2007), Chen & Rajewsky, Nat. Rev. Genet. 8: 93-103 (2007), Reynolds, et al., Nat. Biotechnol 22 326-330 (2004), Chi et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sa. USA 100-6343-6346 (2003), Vickers et al., J Biol Chem. 278:7108-7118 (2003), Agami, Curr Opin. Chem. Biol. 6:829-834 (2002), Lavery, et al., Curr. Opin. Drug Discov. Devel. 6:561-569 (2003), Shi, Trends Genet. 19:9-12 (2003), Shuey et al., Drug Discov. Today 7 1040-46 (2002), McManus et al., Nat. Rev. Genet. 3.737-747 (2002), Xia et al., Nat. Biotechnol. 20.1006-10 (2002), Plasterk et al., Curr. Opin Genet. Dev. 10 562-7 (2000), Bosher et al., Nat. Cell Biol. 2:E31-6 (2000), and Hunter, Curr. Biol. 9:R440-442 (1999).

A genetic defect leading to increased predisposition or risk for development of a disease, including a neurological disorder, or a defect causing the disease, can be corrected permanently by administering to a subject carrying the defect a nucleic acid fragment that incorporates a repair sequence that supplies the normal/wild-type nucleotide(s) at the site of the genetic defect. Such site-specific repair sequence can encompass an RNA/DNA oligonucleotide that operates to promote endogenous repair of a subject's genomic DNA. The administration of the repair sequence can be performed by an appropriate vehicle, such as a complex with polyethelamine, encapsulated in anionic liposomes, a viral vector such as an adenovirus vector, or other pharmaceutical compositions suitable for promoting intracellular uptake of the administered nucleic acid The genetic defect can then be overcome, since the chimeric oligonucleotides induce the incorporation of the normal sequence into the genome of the subject, leading to expression of the normal/wild-type gene product. The replacement is propagated, thus rendering a permanent repair and alleviation of the symptoms associated with the disease or condition.

Double stranded oligonucleotides are formed by the assembly of two distinct oligonucleotide sequences where the oligonucleotide sequence of one strand is complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the second strand; such double stranded oligonucleotides are generally assembled from two separate oligonucleotides (e.g., siRNA), or from a single molecule that folds on itself to form a double stranded structure (e.g., shRNA or short hairpin RNA). These double stranded oligonucleotides known in the art all have a common feature in that each strand of the duplex has a distinct nucleotide sequence, wherein only one nucleotide sequence region (guide sequence or the antisense sequence) has complementarity to a target nucleic acid sequence and the other strand (sense sequence) comprises nucleotide sequence that is homologous to the target nucleic acid sequence.

Double stranded RNA induced gene silencing can occur on at least three different levels: (i) transcription inactivation, which refers to RNA guided DNA or histone methylation; (ii) siRNA induced mRNA degradation; and (iii) mRNA induced transcriptional attenuation. It is generally considered that the major mechanism of RNA induced silencing (RNA interference, or RNAi) in mammalian cells is mRNA degradation. RNA interference (RNAi) is a mechanism that inhibits gene expression at the stage of translation or by hindering the transcription of specific genes. Specific RNAi pathway polypeptides are guided by the dsRNA to the targeted messenger RNA (mRNA), where they “cleave” the target, breaking it down into smaller portions that can no longer be translated into a polypeptide. Initial attempts to use RNAi in mammalian cells focused on the use of long strands of dsRNA. However, these attempts to induce RNAi met with limited success, due in part to the induction of the interferon response, which results in a general, as opposed to a target-specific, inhibition of polypeptide synthesis. Thus, long dsRNA is not a viable option for RNAi in mammalian systems. Another outcome is epigenetic changes to a gene—histone modification and DNA methylation—affecting the degree the gene is transcribed.

More recently it has been shown that when short (18-30 bp) RNA duplexes are introduced into mammalian cells in culture, sequence-specific inhibition of target mRNA can be realized without inducing an interferon response. Certain of these short dsRNAs, referred to as small inhibitory RNAs (“siRNAs”), can act catalytically at sub-molar concentrations to cleave greater than 95% of the target mRNA in the cell. A description of the mechanisms for siRNA activity, as well as some of its applications are described in Provost et al., Ribonuclease Activity and RNA Binding of Recombinant Human Dicer, E.M.B.O. J., 2002 Nov. 1; 21(21): 5864-5874; Tabara et al., The dsRNA Binding Protein RDE-4 Interacts with RDE-1, DCR-1 and a DexH-box Helicase to Direct RNAi in C. elegans, Cell 2002, June 28; 109(7):861-71; Ketting et al., Dicer Functions in RNA Interference and in Synthesis of Small RNA Involved in Neurological Timing in C. elegans; Martinez et al., Single-Stranded Antisense siRNAs Guide Target RNA Cleavage in RNAi, Cell 2002, September. 6; 110(5):563; Hutvagner & Zamore, A microRNA in a multiple-turnover RNAi enzyme complex, Science 2002, 297:2056.

From a mechanistic perspective, introduction of long double stranded RNA into plants and invertebrate cells is broken down into siRNA by a Type III endonuclease known as Dicer. Sharp, RNA interference—2001, Genes Dev. 2001, 15:485. Dicer, a ribonuclease-III-like enzyme, processes the dsRNA into 19-23 base pair short interfering RNAs with characteristic two base 3′ overhangs. Bernstein, Caudy, Hammond, & Hannon, Role for a bidentate ribonuclease in the initiation step of RNA interference, Nature 2001, 409:363. The siRNAs are then incorporated into an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) where one or more helicases unwind the siRNA duplex, enabling the complementary antisense strand to guide target recognition (Nykanen, Haley, & Zamore, ATP requirements and small interfering RNA structure in the RNA interference pathway, Cell 2001, 107:309). Upon binding to the appropriate target mRNA, one or more endonucleases within the RISC cleaves the target to induce silencing. Elbashir, Lendeckel, & Tuschl, RNA interference is mediated by 21- and 22-nucleotide RNAs, Genes Dev 2001, 15:188, FIG. 1.

Generally, the antisense sequence is retained in the active RISC complex and guides the RISC to the target nucleotide sequence by means of complementary base-pairing of the antisense sequence with the target sequence for mediating sequence-specific RNA interference. It is known in the art that in some cell culture systems, certain types of unmodified siRNAs can exhibit “off target” effects. It is hypothesized that this off-target effect involves the participation of the sense sequence instead of the antisense sequence of the siRNA in the RISC complex (see for example, Schwarz et al., 2003, Cell, 115, 199-208). In this instance the sense sequence is believed to direct the RISC complex to a sequence (off-target sequence) that is distinct from the intended target sequence, resulting in the inhibition of the off-target sequence. In these double stranded nucleic acid sequences, each strand is complementary to a distinct target nucleic acid sequence. However, the off-targets that are affected by these dsRNAs are not entirely predictable and are non-specific.

The term “siRNA” refers to small inhibitory RNA duplexes that induce the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. These molecules can vary in length (generally between 18-30 basepairs) and contain varying degrees of complementarity to their target mRNA in the antisense strand. Some, but not all, siRNA have unpaired overhanging bases on the 5′ or 3′ end of the sense strand and/or the antisense strand. The term “siRNA” includes duplexes of two separate strands, as well as single strands that can form hairpin structures comprising a duplex region. Small interfering RNA (siRNA), sometimes known as short interfering RNA or silencing RNA, are a class of 20-25 nucleotide-long double-stranded RNA molecules that play a variety of roles in biology.

While the two RNA strands do not need to be completely complementary, the strands should be sufficiently complementary to hybridize to form a duplex structure. In some instances, the complementary RNA strand can be less than 30 nucleotides, preferably less than 25 nucleotides in length, more preferably 19 to 24 nucleotides in length, more preferably 20-23 nucleotides in length, and even more preferably 22 nucleotides in length. The dsRNA of the present disclosure can further comprise at least one single-stranded nucleotide overhang. The dsRNA of the present disclosure can further comprise a substituted or chemically modified nucleotide. As discussed in detail below, the dsRNA can be synthesized by standard methods known in the art.

siRNA can be divided into five (5) groups including non-functional, semi-functional, functional, highly functional, and hyper-functional based on the level or degree of silencing that they induce in cultured cell lines. As used herein, these definitions are based on a set of conditions where the siRNA is transfected into the cell line at a concentration of 100 nM and the level of silencing is tested at a time of roughly 24 hours after transfection, and not exceeding 72 hours after transfection. In this context, “non-functional siRNA” are defined as those siRNA that induce less than 50% (<50%) target silencing. “Semi-functional siRNA” induce 50-79% target silencing. “Functional siRNA” are molecules that induce 80-95% gene silencing. “Highly-functional siRNA” are molecules that induce greater than 95% gene silencing. “Hyperfunctional siRNA” are a special class of molecules. For purposes of this document, hyperfunctional siRNA are defined as those molecules that: (1) induce greater than 95% silencing of a specific target when they are transfected at subnanomolar concentrations (i.e., less than one nanomolar); and/or (2) induce functional (or better) levels of silencing for greater than 96 hours. These relative functionalities (though not intended to be absolutes) can be used to compare siRNAs to a particular target for applications such as functional genomics, target identification and therapeutics.

microRNAs (miRNA) are single-stranded RNA molecules of about 21-23 nucleotides in length, which regulate gene expression. miRNAs are encoded by genes that are transcribed from DNA but not translated into a polypeptide (non-coding RNA); instead they are processed from primary transcripts known as pri-miRNA to short stem-loop structures called pre-miRNA and finally to functional miRNA. Mature miRNA molecules are partially complementary to one or more messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, and their main function is to downregulate gene expression.

Antibody-Based Therapeutics

The present disclosure embodies agents that modulate a peptide sequence or RNA expressed from a gene associated with a neurological disorder. The term “biomarker”, as used herein, can comprise a genetic variation of the present disclosure or a gene product, for example, RNA and polypeptides, of any one of the genes listed in Tables 1-5. Such modulating agents include, but are not limited to, polypeptides, peptidomimetics, peptoids, or any other forms of a molecule, which bind to, and alter the signaling or function associated with the a neurological disorder associated biomarker, have an inhibitory or stimulatory effect on the neurological disorder associated biomarkers, or have a stimulatory or inhibitory effect on the expression or activity of the a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' ligands, for example, polyclonal antibodies and/or monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind one form of the gene product but not to the other form of the gene product are also provided, or which bind a portion of either the variant or the reference gene product that contains the polymorphic site or sites.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides antibody-based agents targeting a neurological disorder associated biomarkers. The antibody-based agents in any suitable form of an antibody e.g., monoclonal, polyclonal, or synthetic, can be utilized in the therapeutic methods disclosed herein. The antibody-based agents include any target-binding fragment of an antibody and also peptibodies, which are engineered therapeutic molecules that can bind to human drug targets and contain peptides linked to the constant domains of antibodies. In some embodiments, the antibodies used for targeting a neurological disorder associated biomarkers are humanized antibodies. Methods for humanizing antibodies are well known in the art. In some embodiments, the therapeutic antibodies comprise an antibody generated against a neurological disorder associated biomarkers described in the present disclosure, wherein the antibodies are conjugated to another agent or agents, for example, a cytotoxic agent or agents.

The term “antibody” as used herein refers to immunoglobulin molecules and immunologically active portions of immunoglobulin molecules, i.e., molecules that contain antigen-binding sites that specifically bind an antigen. A molecule that specifically binds to a polypeptide of the disclosure is a molecule that binds to that polypeptide or a fragment thereof, but does not substantially bind other molecules in a nucleic acid sample, which naturally contains the polypeptide. Examples of immunologically active portions of immunoglobulin molecules include F(ab) and F(ab′)2 fragments which can be generated by treating the antibody with an enzyme such as pepsin. The disclosure provides polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies that bind to a polypeptide of the disclosure. The term “monoclonal antibody” or “monoclonal antibody composition”, as used herein, refers to a population of antibody molecules that contain only one species of an antigen binding site capable of immunoreacting with a particular epitope of a polypeptide of the disclosure. A monoclonal antibody composition thus typically displays a single binding affinity for a particular polypeptide of the disclosure with which it immunoreacts.

Polyclonal antibodies can be prepared as described above by immunizing a suitable subject with a desired immunogen, e.g., polypeptide of the disclosure or a fragment thereof. The antibody titer in the immunized subject can be monitored over time by standard techniques, such as with an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using immobilized polypeptide. If desired, the antibody molecules directed against the polypeptide can be isolated from the mammal (e.g., from the blood) and further purified by well-known techniques, such as protein A chromatography to obtain the IgG fraction. At an appropriate time after immunization, e.g., when the antibody titers are highest, antibody-producing cells can be obtained from the subject and used to prepare monoclonal antibodies by standard techniques, such as the hybndoma technique originally described by Kohler and Milstein, Nature 256:495-497 (1975), the human B cell hybridoma technique (Kozbor et al., Immunol. Today 4: 72 (1983)), the EBV-hybndoma technique (Cole et al., Monoclonal Antibodies and Cancer Therapy, Alan R. Liss (1985) Inc., pp. 77-96) or trioma techniques. The technology for producing hybndomas is well known (see generally Current Protocols in Immunology (1994) Coligan et al., (eds.) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, N.Y.). Briefly, an immortal cell line (typically a myeloma) is fused to lymphocytes (typically splenocytes) from a mammal immunized with an immunogen as described above, and the culture supernatants of the resulting hybridoma cells are screened to identify a hybridoma producing a monoclonal antibody that binds a polypeptide of the disclosure.

Any of the many well known protocols used for fusing lymphocytes and immortalized cell lines can be applied for the purpose of generating a monoclonal antibody to a polypeptide of the disclosure (see, e.g., Current Protocols in Immunology, supra; Galfre et al., Nature 266:55052 (1977); R. H. Kenneth, in Monoclonal Antibodies: A New Dimension In Biological Analyses, Plenum Publishing Corp., New York, N.Y. (1980); and Lerner, Yale J. Biol. Med. 54:387-402 (1981)). Moreover, the ordinarily skilled worker can appreciate that there are many variations of such methods that also would be useful. Alternative to preparing monoclonal antibody-secreting hybridomas, a monoclonal antibody to a polypeptide of the disclosure can be identified and isolated by screening a recombinant combinatorial immunoglobulin library (e.g., an antibody phage display library) with the polypeptide to thereby isolate immunoglobulin library members that bind the polypeptide. Kits for generating and screening phage display libraries are commercially available (e.g., the Pharmacia Recombinant Phage Antibody System, Catalog No. 27-9400-01; and the Stratagene SurfZAP^(a) Phage Display Kit, Catalog No. 240612). Additionally, examples of methods and reagents particularly amenable for use in generating and screening antibody display library can be found in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,223,409; PCT Publication Nos. WO 92/18619, WO 91/17271, WO 92/20791, WO 92/15679; WO 93/01288, WO 92/01047, WO 92/09690, and WO 90/02809; Fuchs et al., Bio/Technology 9: 1370-1372 (1991); Hay et al., Hum. Antibod. Hybndomas 3:81-85 (1992); Huse et al., Science 246: 1275-1281 (1989); and Griffiths et al., EMBO J. 12:725-734 (1993).

Additionally, recombinant antibodies, such as chimeric and humanized monoclonal antibodies, comprising both human and non-human portions, which can be made using standard recombinant DNA techniques, are within the scope of the disclosure. Such chimeric and humanized monoclonal antibodies can be produced by recombinant DNA techniques known in the art.

In general, antibodies of the disclosure (e.g., a monoclonal antibody) can be used to isolate a polypeptide of the disclosure by standard techniques, such as affinity chromatography or immunoprecipitation. A polypeptide-specific antibody can facilitate the purification of natural polypeptide from cells and of recombinants produced polypeptide expressed in host cells Moreover, an antibody specific for a polypeptide of the disclosure can be used to detect the polypeptide (e.g., in a cellular lysate, cell supernatant, or tissue sample) in order to evaluate the abundance and pattern of expression of the polypeptide. Antibodies can be used diagnostically, prognostically, or theranostically to monitor polypeptide levels in tissue as part of a clinical testing procedure, e.g., to, for example, determine the efficacy of a given treatment regimen. The antibody can be coupled to a detectable substance to facilitate its detection. Examples of detectable substances include various enzymes, prosthetic groups, fluorescent materials, luminescent materials, bioluminescent materials, and radioactive materials. Examples of suitable enzymes include horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, beta-galactosidase, or acetylcholinesterase; examples of suitable prosthetic group complexes include streptavidin/biotin and avidin/biotin; examples of suitable fluorescent materials include umbelliferone, fluorescein, fluorescein isothiocyanate, rhodamine, dichlorotnazinylamine fluorescein, dansyl chloride or phycoerythnn; an example of a luminescent material includes luminol; examples of bioluminescent materials include luciferase, luciferin, and aequorin, and examples of suitable radioactive material include ¹²⁵I, ¹³¹I, ³⁵S or ³H. Antibodies can also be useful in pharmacogenomic analysis. In such embodiments, antibodies against variant polypeptides encoded by nucleic acids according to the disclosure, such as variant polypeptides that are encoded by nucleic acids that contain at least one genetic variation of the disclosure, can be used to identify individuals that can benefit from modified treatment modalities.

Antibodies can furthermore be useful for assessing expression of variant polypeptides in disease states, such as in active stages of a disease, or in an individual with a predisposition to a disease related to the function of the polypeptide, in particular a neurological disorder. Antibodies specific for a variant polypeptide of the present disclosure that is encoded by a nucleic acid that comprises at least one polymorphic marker or haplotype as described herein can be used to screen for the presence of the variant polypeptide, for example, to screen for a predisposition to a neurological disorder as indicated by the presence of the variant polypeptide.

Antibodies can be used in other methods. Thus, antibodies are useful as screening tools for evaluating polypeptides, such as variant polypeptides of the disclosure, in conjunction with analysis by electrophoretic mobility, isoelectric point, tryptic or other protease digest, or for use in other physical assays known to those skilled in the art. Antibodies can also be used in tissue typing. In one such embodiment, a specific variant polypeptide has been correlated with expression in a specific tissue type, and antibodies specific for the variant polypeptide can then be used to identify the specific tissue type.

Subcellular localization of polypeptides, including variant polypeptides, can also be determined using antibodies, and can be applied to assess aberrant subcellular localization of the polypeptide in cells in various tissues. Such use can be applied in genetic testing, but also in monitoring a particular treatment modality. In the case where treatment is aimed at correcting the expression level or presence of the variant polypeptide or aberrant tissue distribution or neurological expression of the variant polypeptide, antibodies specific for the variant polypeptide or fragments thereof can be used to monitor therapeutic efficacy.

Antibodies are further useful for inhibiting variant polypeptide function, for example, by blocking the binding of a variant polypeptide to a binding molecule or partner. Such uses can also be applied in a therapeutic context in which treatment involves inhibiting a variant polypeptide's function. An antibody can be for example, be used to block or competitively inhibit binding, thereby modulating (i.e., agonizing or antagonizing) the activity of the polypeptide. Antibodies can be prepared against specific polypeptide fragments containing sites for specific function or against an intact polypeptide that is associated with a cell or cell membrane.

The present disclosure also embodies the use of any pharmacologic agent that can be conjugated to an antibody or an antibody binding fragment, and delivered in active form. Examples of such agents include cytotoxins, radioisotopes, hormones such as a steroid, anti-metabolites such as cytosines, and chemotherapeutic agents. Other embodiments can include agents such as a coagulant, a cytokine, growth factor, bacterial endotoxin or a moiety of bacterial endotoxin. The targeting antibody-based agent directs the toxin to, and thereby selectively modulates the cell expressing the targeted surface receptor. In some embodiments, therapeutic antibodies employ cross-linkers that provide high in vivo stability (Thorpe et al., Cancer Res., 48:6396, 1988). In any event, it is proposed that agents such as these can, if desired, be successfully conjugated to antibodies or antibody binding fragments, in a manner that can allow their targeting, internalization, release or presentation at the site of the targeted cells expressing the PD associated biomarkers using known conjugation technology. For administration in vivo, for example, an antibody can be linked with an additional therapeutic payload, such as radionuclide, an enzyme, an immunogenic epitope, or a cytotoxic agent, including bacterial toxins (diphtheria or plant toxins, such as ricin). The in vivo half-life of an antibody or a fragment thereof can be increased by pegylation through conjugation to polyethylene glycol.

Gene Therapy

In some embodiments, gene therapy can be used as a therapeutic to modulate a peptide sequence or RNA expressed from a gene associated with a developmental disorder. Gene therapy involves the use of DNA as a pharmaceutical agent to treat disease. DNA can be used to supplement or alter genes within an individual's cells as a therapy to treat disease. Gene therapy can be used to alter the signaling or function associated with the a developmental disorder associated biomarker, have an inhibitory or stimulatory effect on the developmental disorder associated biomarkers, or have a stimulatory or inhibitory effect on the expression or activity of the a developmental disorder associated biomarkers' ligands. In one embodiment, gene therapy involves using DNA that encodes a functional, therapeutic gene in order to replace a mutated gene. Other forms involve directly correcting a mutation, or using DNA that encodes a therapeutic polypeptide drug (rather than a natural human gene) to provide treatment. DNA that encodes a therapeutic polypeptide can be packaged within a vector, which can used to introduce the DNA inside cells within the body. Once inside, the DNA becomes expressed by the cell machinery, resulting in the production of the therapeutic, which in turn can treat the subject's disease.

Gene therapy agents and other agents for testing therapeutics can include plasmids, viral vectors, artificial chromosomes and the like containing therapeutic genes or polynucleotides encoding therapeutic products, including coding sequences for small interfering RNA (siRNA), ribozymes and antisense RNA, which in certain further embodiments can comprise an operably linked promoter such as a constitutive promoter or a regulatable promoter, such as an inducible promoter (e.g., IPTG inducible), a tightly regulated promoter (e.g., a promoter that permits little or no detectable transcription in the absence of its cognate inducer or derepressor) or a tissue-specific promoter. Methodologies for preparing, testing and using these and related agents are known in the art. See, e.g., Ausubel (Ed.), Current Protocols in Molecular Biology (2007 John Wiley & Sons, NY); Rosenzweig and Nabel (Eds), Current Protocols in Human Genetics (esp. Ch. 13 therein, “Delivery Systems for Gene Therapy”, 2008 John Wiley & Sons, NY); Abell, Advances in Amino Acid Mimetics and Peptidomimetics, 1997 Elsevier, N.Y. In another embodiment, gene therapy agents may encompass zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) or transcription activator-like effector nuclease (TALEN) strategies, see for example: Umov et al. (2010), Nature Reviews Genetics 11(9):636-46; Yusa et al. (2011), Nature 478(7369):391-4; Bedell et al. (2012), Nature ePub September 23, PubMed ID 23000899.

As a non-limiting example, one such embodiment contemplates introduction of a gene therapy agent for treating PD (e.g., an engineered therapeutic virus, a therapeutic agent-carrying nanoparticle, etc.) to one or more injection sites in a subject, without the need for imaging, surgery, or histology on biopsy specimens. Of course, periodic monitoring of the circulation for leaked therapeutic agent and/or subsequent analysis of a biopsy specimen, e.g., to assess the effects of the agent on the target tissue, can also be considered. A gene therapy includes a therapeutic polynucleotide administered before, after, or at the same time as any other therapy described herein. In some embodiments, therapeutic genes may include an antisense version of a biomarker disclosed herein, a sequence of a biomarker described herein, or an inhibitor of a biomarker disclosed herein.

Methods of Treatment

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relates to methods of using pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising agents that can inhibit one or more neurological disorder associated biomarker to inhibit or decrease neurological disorder progression. Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for the treatment of animal subjects. The term “animal subject” as used herein includes humans as well as other mammals. The term “treating” as used herein includes achieving a therapeutic benefit and/or a prophylactic benefit. By therapeutic benefit is meant eradication or amelioration of the underlying viral infection. Also, a therapeutic benefit is achieved with the eradication or amelioration of one or more of the physiological symptoms associated a neurological disorder such that an improvement is observed in the animal subject, notwithstanding the fact that the animal subject can still be afflicted with a neurological disorder.

For embodiments where a prophylactic benefit is desired, a pharmaceutical composition of the disclosure can be administered to a subject at risk of developing a neurological disorder, or to a subject reporting one or more of the physiological symptoms of a neurological disorder, even though a screening of the condition cannot have been made. Administration can prevent a neurological disorder from developing, or it can reduce, lessen, shorten and/or otherwise ameliorate the progression of a neurological disorder, or symptoms that develop. The pharmaceutical composition can modulate or target a neurological disorder associated biomarker. Wherein, the term modulate includes inhibition of a neurological disorder associated biomarkers or alternatively activation of a neurological disorder associated biomarkers.

Reducing the activity of one or more neurological disorder's associated biomarkers is also referred to as “inhibiting” the neurological disorder's associated biomarkers. The term “inhibits” and its grammatical conjugations, such as “inhibitory,” do not require complete inhibition, but refer to a reduction in a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' activities. In some embodiments such reduction is by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 75%, at least 90%, and can be by at least 95% of the activity of the enzyme or other biologically important molecular process in the absence of the inhibitory effect, e.g., in the absence of an inhibitor. Conversely, the phrase “does not inhibit” and its grammatical conjugations refer to situations where there is less than 20%, less than 10%, and can be less than 5%, of reduction in enzyme or other biologically important molecular activity in the presence of the agent. Further the phrase “does not substantially inhibit” and its grammatical conjugations refer to situations where there is less than 30%, less than 20%, and in some embodiments less than 10% of reduction in enzyme or other biologically important molecular activity in the presence of the agent.

Increasing the activity and/or function of polypeptides and/or nucleic acids found to be associated with one or more neurological disorders, is also referred to as “activating” the polypeptides and/or nucleic acids. The term “activated” and its grammatical conjugations, such as “activating,” do not require complete activation, but refer to an increase in a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' activities. In some embodiments such increase is by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, and can be by at least 95% of the activity of the enzyme or other biologically important molecular process in the absence of the activation effect, e.g., in the absence of an activator. Conversely, the phrase “does not activate” and its grammatical conjugations refer to situations where there can be less than 20%, less than 10%, and less than 5%, of an increase in enzyme or other biologically important molecular activity in the presence of the agent. Further the phrase “does not substantially activate” and its grammatical conjugations refer to situations where there is less than 30%, less than 20%, and in some embodiments less than 10% of an increase in enzyme or other biologically important molecular activity in the presence of the agent.

The ability to reduce enzyme activity is a measure of the potency or the activity of an agent, or combination of agents, towards or against the enzyme or other biologically important molecular process. Potency can be measured by cell free, whole cell and/or in vivo assays in terms of IC50, Ki and/or ED50 values. An IC50 value represents the concentration of an agent required to inhibit enzyme activity by half (50%) under a given set of conditions. A Ki value represents the equilibrium affinity constant for the binding of an inhibiting agent to the enzyme or other relevant biomolecule. An ED50 value represents the dose of an agent required to affect a half-maximal response in a biological assay. Further details of these measures will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, and can be found in standard texts on biochemistry, enzymology, and the like.

The present disclosure also includes kits that can be used to treat neurological disorders These kits comprise an agent or combination of agents that inhibits a neurological disorder associated biomarker or a neurological disorder associated biomarkers and in some embodiments instructions teaching the use of the kit according to the various methods and approaches described herein. Such kits can also include information, such as scientific literature references, package insert materials, clinical trial results, and/or summaries of these and the like, which indicate or establish the activities and/or advantages of the agent. Such information can be based on the results of various studies, for example, studies using experimental animals involving in vivo models and studies based on human clinical trials. Kits described herein can be provided, marketed and/or promoted to health providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, formulary officials, and the like.

In some aspects a host cell can be used for testing or administering therapeutics. In some embodiments, a host cell can comprise a nucleic acid comprising expression control sequences operably-linked to a coding region. The host cell can be natural or non-natural. The non-natural host used in aspects of the method can be any cell capable of expressing a nucleic acid of the disclosure including, bacterial cells, fungal cells, insect cells, mammalian cells and plant cells. In some aspects the natural host is a mammalian tissue cell and the non-natural host is a different mammalian tissue cell. Other aspects of the method include a natural host that is a first cell normally residing in a first mammalian species and the non-natural host is a second cell normally residing in a second mammalian species. In another alternative aspect, the method uses a first cell and the second cell that are from the same tissue type. In those aspects of the method where the coding region encodes a mammalian polypeptide, the mammalian polypeptide may be a hormone. In other aspects the coding region may encode a neuropeptide, an antibody, an antimetabolite, or a polypeptide or nucleotide therapeutic.

Expression control sequences can be those nucleotide sequences, both 5′ and 3′ to a coding region, that are required for the transcription and translation of the coding region in a host organism. Regulatory sequences include a promoter, ribosome binding site, optional inducible elements and sequence elements required for efficient 3′ processing, including polyadenylation. When the structural gene has been isolated from genomic DNA, the regulatory sequences also include those intronic sequences required for splicing of the introns as part of mRNA formation in the target host.

Formulations, Routes of Administration, and Effective Doses

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure relates to formulations, routes of administration and effective doses for pharmaceutical compositions comprising an agent or combination of agents of the instant disclosure. Such pharmaceutical compositions can be used to treat a neurological disorder progression and a neurological disorder associated symptoms as described above.

Compounds of the disclosure can be administered as pharmaceutical formulations including those suitable for oral (including buccal and sub-lingual), rectal, nasal, topical, transdermal patch, pulmonary, vaginal, suppository, or parenteral (including intramuscular, intraarterial, intrathecal, intradermal, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous and intravenous) administration or in a form suitable for administration by aerosolization, inhalation or insufflation. General information on drug delivery systems can be found in Ansel et al., Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems (Lippencott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore Md. (1999).

In various embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes carriers and excipients (including but not limited to buffers, carbohydrates, mannitol, polypeptides, amino acids, antioxidants, bacteriostats, chelating agents, suspending agents, thickening agents and/or preservatives), water, oils including those of petroleum, animal, vegetable or synthetic origin, such as peanut oil, soybean oil, mineral oil, sesame oil and the like, saline solutions, aqueous dextrose and glycerol solutions, flavoring agents, coloring agents, detackifiers and other acceptable additives, adjuvants, or binders, other pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary substances to approximate physiological conditions, such as pH buffering agents, tonicity adjusting agents, emulsifying agents, wetting agents and the like. Examples of excipients include starch, glucose, lactose, sucrose, gelatin, malt, rice, flour, chalk, silica gel, sodium stearate, glycerol monostearate, talc, sodium chloride, dried skim milk, glycerol, propylene, glycol, water, ethanol and the like. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical preparation is substantially free of preservatives. In other embodiments, the pharmaceutical preparation can contain at least one preservative. General methodology on pharmaceutical dosage forms is found in Ansel et al., Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems (Lippencott, Williams, & Wilkins, Baltimore Md. (1999)). It can be recognized that, while any suitable carrier known to those of ordinary skill in the art can be employed to administer the compositions of this disclosure, the type of carrier can vary depending on the mode of administration.

Compounds can also be encapsulated within liposomes using well-known technology. Biodegradable microspheres can also be employed as carriers for the pharmaceutical compositions of this disclosure. Suitable biodegradable microspheres are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,897,268, 5,075,109, 5,928,647, 5,811,128, 5,820,883, 5,853,763, 5,814,344 and 5,942,252.

The compound can be administered in liposomes or microspheres (or microparticles). Methods for preparing liposomes and microspheres for administration to a subject are well known to those of skill in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 4,789,734, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference, describes methods for encapsulating biological materials in liposomes. Essentially, the material is dissolved in an aqueous solution, the appropriate phospholipids and lipids added, and along with surfactants if required, and the material dialyzed or sonicated, as necessary. A review of known methods is provided by G. Gregoriadis, Chapter 14, “Liposomes,” Drug Carriers in Biology and Medicine, pp. 2.sup.87-341 (Academic Press, 1979).

Microspheres formed of polymers or polypeptides are well known to those skilled in the art, and can be tailored for passage through the gastrointestinal tract directly into the blood stream. Alternatively, the compound can be incorporated and the microspheres, or composite of microspheres, implanted for slow release over a period of time ranging from days to months. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,906,474, 4,925,673 and 3,625,214, and Jein, TIPS 19:155-157 (1998), the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

The concentration of drug can be adjusted, the pH of the solution buffered and the isotonicity adjusted to be compatible with intravenous injection, as is well known in the art.

The compounds of the disclosure can be formulated as a sterile solution or suspension, in suitable vehicles, well known in the art. The pharmaceutical compositions can be sterilized by conventional, well-known sterilization techniques, or can be sterile filtered. The resulting aqueous solutions can be packaged for use as is, or lyophilized, the lyophilized preparation being combined with a sterile solution prior to administration. Suitable formulations and additional carriers are described in Remington “The Science and Practice of Pharmacy” (20th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore Md.), the teachings of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.

The agents or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be provided alone or in combination with one or more other agents or with one or more other forms. For example, a formulation can comprise one or more agents in particular proportions, depending on the relative potencies of each agent and the intended indication. For example, in compositions for targeting two different host targets, and where potencies are similar, about a 1:1 ratio of agents can be used. The two forms can be formulated together, in the same dosage unit e.g., in one cream, suppository, tablet, capsule, aerosol spray, or packet of powder to be dissolved in a beverage; or each form can be formulated in a separate unit, e.g., two creams, two suppositories, two tablets, two capsules, a tablet and a liquid for dissolving the tablet, two aerosol sprays, or a packet of powder and a liquid for dissolving the powder, etc.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” means those salts which retain the biological effectiveness and properties of the agents used in the present disclosure, and which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable. For example, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt does not interfere with the beneficial effect of an agent of the disclosure in inhibiting a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' components

Typical salts are those of the inorganic ions, such as, for example, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium ions, and the like. Such salts include salts with inorganic or organic acids, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, p toluenesulfonic acid, acetic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid or maleic acid. In addition, if the agent(s) contain a carboxy group or other acidic group, it can be converted into a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt with inorganic or organic bases. Examples of suitable bases include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonia, cyclohexylamine, dicyclohexyl-amine, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and the like.

A pharmaceutically acceptable ester or amide refers to those which retain biological effectiveness and properties of the agents used in the present disclosure, and which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable. For example, the ester or amide does not interfere with the beneficial effect of an agent of the disclosure in inhibiting a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' components. Typical esters include ethyl, methyl, isobutyl, ethylene glycol, and the like. Typical amides include unsubstituted amides, alkyl amides, dialkyl amides, and the like.

In some embodiments, an agent can be administered in combination with one or more other compounds, forms, and/or agents, e.g., as described above. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising combinations of a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors with one or more other active agents can be formulated to comprise certain molar ratios. For example, molar ratios of about 99:1 to about 1:99 of a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors to the other active agent can be used. In some subset of the embodiments, the range of molar ratios of neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors: other active agents are selected from about 80:20 to about 20:80; about 75:25 to about 25:75, about 70:30 to about 30:70, about 66:33 to about 33:66, about 60:40 to about 40:60; about 50:50; and about 90:10 to about 10:90. The molar ratio of neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors: other active agents can be about 1:9, and in some embodiments can be about 1:1. The two agents, forms and/or compounds can be formulated together, in the same dosage unit e.g., in one cream, suppository, tablet, capsule, or packet of powder to be dissolved in a beverage; or each agent, form, and/or compound can be formulated in separate units, e.g., two creams, suppositories, tablets, two capsules, a tablet and a liquid for dissolving the tablet, an aerosol spray a packet of powder and a liquid for dissolving the powder, etc.

If necessary or desirable, the agents and/or combinations of agents can be administered with still other agents. The choice of agents that can be co-administered with the agents and/or combinations of agents of the instant disclosure can depend, at least in part, on the condition being treated. Agents of particular use in the formulations of the present disclosure include, for example, any agent having a therapeutic effect for a viral infection, including, e.g., drugs used to treat inflammatory conditions. For example, in treatments for influenza, in some embodiments formulations of the instant disclosure can additionally contain one or more conventional anti-inflammatory drugs, such as an NSAID, e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, ketoprofen, or aspirin. In some alternative embodiments for the treatment of influenza formulations of the instant disclosure can additionally contain one or more conventional influenza antiviral agents, such as amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir, and oseltamivir. In treatments for retroviral infections, such as HIV, formulations of the instant disclosure can additionally contain one or more conventional antiviral drug, such as protease inhibitors (lopinavir/ritonavir {Kaletra}, indinavir {Crixivan}, ritonavir {Norvir}, nelfinavir {Viracept}, saquinavir hard gel capsules {Invirase}, atazanavir {Reyataz}, amprenavir {Agenerase}, fosamprenavir {Telzir}, tipranavir{Aptivus}), reverse transcriptase inhibitors, including non-Nucleoside and Nucleoside/nucleotide inhibitors (AZT {zidovudine, Retrovir}, ddl {didanosine, Videx}, 3TC {lamivudine, Epivir}, d4T {stavudine, Zerit}, abacavir {Ziagen}, FTC {emtricitabine, Emtriva}, tenofovir {Viread}, efavirenz {Sustiva} and nevirapine {Viramune}), fusion inhibitors T20 {enfuvirtide, Fuzeon}, integrase inhibitors (MK-0518 and GS-9137), and maturation inhibitors (PA-457 {Bevirimat}). As another example, formulations can additionally contain one or more supplements, such as vitamin C, E or other anti-oxidants.

The agent(s) (or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides thereof) can be administered per se or in the form of a pharmaceutical composition wherein the active agent(s) is in an admixture or mixture with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. A pharmaceutical composition, as used herein, can be any composition prepared for administration to a subject. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in accordance with the present disclosure can be formulated in conventional manner using one or more physiologically acceptable carriers, comprising excipients, diluents, and/or auxiliaries, e.g., which facilitate processing of the active agents into preparations that can be administered. Proper formulation can depend at least in part upon the route of administration chosen. The agent(s) useful in the present disclosure, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or amides thereof, can be delivered to a subject using a number of routes or modes of administration, including oral, buccal, topical, rectal, transdermal, transmucosal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular applications, as well as by inhalation.

For oral administration, the agents can be formulated readily by combining the active agent(s) with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers well known in the art. Such carriers enable the agents of the disclosure to be formulated as tablets, including chewable tablets, pills, dragees, capsules, lozenges, hard candy, liquids, gels, syrups, slurries, powders, suspensions, elixirs, wafers, and the like, for oral ingestion by a subject to be treated. Such formulations can comprise pharmaceutically acceptable carriers including solid diluents or fillers, sterile aqueous media and various non-toxic organic solvents. A solid carrier can be one or more substances which can also act as diluents, flavoring agents, solubilizers, lubricants, suspending agents, binders, preservatives, tablet disintegrating agents, or an encapsulating material. In powders, the carrier generally is a finely divided solid which is a mixture with the finely divided active component. In tablets, the active component generally is mixed with the carrier having the necessary binding capacity in suitable proportions and compacted in the shape and size desired. The powders and tablets preferably contain from about one (1) to about seventy (70) percent of the active compound. Suitable carriers include but are not limited to magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate, talc, sugar, lactose, pectin, dextrin, starch, gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, a low melting wax, cocoa butter, and the like. Generally, the agents of the disclosure can be included at concentration levels ranging from about 0.5%, about 5%, about 10%, about 20%, or about 30% to about 50%, about 60%, about 70%, about 80% or about 90% by weight of the total composition of oral dosage forms, in an amount sufficient to provide a desired unit of dosage.

Aqueous suspensions for oral use can contain agent(s) of this disclosure with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, such as a suspending agent (e.g., methyl cellulose), a wetting agent (e.g., lecithin, lysolecithin and/or a long-chain fatty alcohol), as well as coloring agents, preservatives, flavoring agents, and the like.

In some embodiments, oils or non-aqueous solvents can be used to bring the agents into solution, due to, for example, the presence of large lipophilic moieties. Alternatively, emulsions, suspensions, or other preparations, for example, liposomal preparations, can be used. With respect to liposomal preparations, any known methods for preparing liposomes for treatment of a condition can be used. See, for example, Bangham et al., J. Mol. Biol. 23: 238-252 (1965) and Szoka et al., Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 75: 4194-4198 (1978), incorporated herein by reference. Ligands can also be attached to the liposomes to direct these compositions to particular sites of action. Agents of this disclosure can also be integrated into foodstuffs, e.g., cream cheese, butter, salad dressing, or ice cream to facilitate solubilization, administration, and/or compliance in certain subject populations.

Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtained as a solid excipient, optionally grinding a resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules, after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores. Suitable excipients are, in particular, fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol; flavoring elements, cellulose preparations such as, for example, maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum tragacanth, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). If desired, disintegrating agents can be added, such as the cross linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such as sodium alginate. The agents can also be formulated as a sustained release preparation.

Dragee cores can be provided with suitable coatings. For this purpose, concentrated sugar solutions can be used, which can optionally contain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments can be added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or to characterize different combinations of active agents.

Pharmaceutical preparations that can be used orally include push fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture with filler such as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers. In soft capsules, the active agents can be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In addition, stabilizers can be added. All formulations for oral administration should be in dosages suitable for administration.

Other forms suitable for oral administration include liquid form preparations including emulsions, syrups, elixirs, aqueous solutions, aqueous suspensions, or solid form preparations which are intended to be converted shortly before use to liquid form preparations. Emulsions can be prepared in solutions, for example, in aqueous propylene glycol solutions or can contain emulsifying agents, for example, such as lecithin, sorbitan monooleate, or acacia. Aqueous solutions can be prepared by dissolving the active component in water and adding suitable colorants, flavors, stabilizers, and thickening agents. Aqueous suspensions can be prepared by dispersing the finely divided active component in water with viscous material, such as natural or synthetic gums, resins, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and other well known suspending agents. Suitable fillers or carriers with which the compositions can be administered include agar, alcohol, fats, lactose, starch, cellulose derivatives, polysaccharides, polyvinylpyrrolidone, silica, sterile saline and the like, or mixtures thereof used in suitable amounts. Solid form preparations include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions, and can contain, in addition to the active component, colorants, flavors, stabilizers, buffers, artificial and natural sweeteners, dispersants, thickeners, solubilizing agents, and the like.

A syrup or suspension can be made by adding the active compound to a concentrated, aqueous solution of a sugar, e.g., sucrose, to which can also be added any accessory ingredients. Such accessory ingredients can include flavoring, an agent to retard crystallization of the sugar or an agent to increase the solubility of any other ingredient, e.g., as a polyhydric alcohol, for example, glycerol or sorbitol.

When formulating compounds of the disclosure for oral administration, it can be desirable to utilize gastroretentive formulations to enhance absorption from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A formulation which is retained in the stomach for several hours can release compounds of the disclosure slowly and provide a sustained release that can be preferred in some embodiments of the disclosure. Disclosure of such gastroretentive formulations are found in Klausner, E. A.; Lavy, E.; Barta, M.; Cserepes, E.; Friedman, M.; Hoffman, A. 2003 “Novel gastroretentive dosage forms: evaluation of gastroretentivity and its effect on levodopa in humans.” Pharm. Res. 20, 1466-73, Hoffman, A.; Stepensky, D.; Lavy, E.; Eyal, S. Klausner, E.; Friedman, M. 2004 “Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects of gastroretentive dosage forms” Int. J. Pharm. 11, 141-53, Streubel, A.; Siepmann, J.; Bodmeier, R.; 2006 “Gastroretentive drug delivery systems” Expert Opin. Drug Deliver. 3, 217-3, and Chavanpatil, M. D.; Jain, P.; Chaudhari, S.; Shear, R.; Vavia, P. R. “Novel sustained release, swellable and bioadhesive gastroretentive drug delivery system for olfoxacin” Int. J. Pharm. 2006. Expandable, floating and bioadhesive techniques can be utilized to maximize absorption of the compounds of the disclosure.

The compounds of the disclosure can be formulated for parenteral administration (e.g., by injection, for example, bolus injection or continuous infusion) and can be presented in unit dose form in ampoules, pre-filled syringes, small volume infusion or in multi-dose containers with an added preservative. The compositions can take such forms as suspensions, solutions, or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, for example, solutions in aqueous polyethylene glycol.

For injectable formulations, the vehicle can be chosen from those known in art to be suitable, including aqueous solutions or oil suspensions, or emulsions, with sesame oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, or peanut oil, as well as elixirs, mannitol, dextrose, or a sterile aqueous solution, and similar pharmaceutical vehicles. The formulation can also comprise polymer compositions which are biocompatible, biodegradable, such as poly(lactic-co-glycolic)acid. These materials can be made into micro or nanospheres, loaded with drug and further coated or derivatized to provide superior sustained release performance. Vehicles suitable for periocular or intraocular injection include, for example, suspensions of therapeutic agent in injection grade water, liposomes and vehicles suitable for lipophilic substances. Other vehicles for periocular or intraocular injection are well known in the art.

In some embodiments, the composition is formulated in accordance with routine procedures as a pharmaceutical composition adapted for intravenous administration to human beings. Typically, compositions for intravenous administration are solutions in sterile isotonic aqueous buffer. Where necessary, the composition can also include a solubilizing agent and a local anesthetic such as lidocaine to ease pain at the site of the injection. Generally, the ingredients are supplied either separately or mixed together in unit dosage form, for example, as a dry lyophilized powder or water free concentrate in a hermetically sealed container such as an ampoule or sachette indicating the quantity of active agent. Where the composition is to be administered by infusion, it can be dispensed with an infusion bottle containing sterile pharmaceutical grade water or saline. Where the composition is administered by injection, an ampoule of sterile water for injection or saline can be provided so that the ingredients can be mixed prior to administration.

When administration is by injection, the active compound can be formulated in aqueous solutions, specifically in physiologically compatible buffers such as Hanks solution, Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer. The solution can contain formulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents. Alternatively, the active compound can be in powder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water, before use. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition does not comprise an adjuvant or any other substance added to enhance the immune response stimulated by the peptide. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a substance that inhibits an immune response to the peptide. Methods of formulation are known in the art, for example, as disclosed in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, latest edition, Mack Publishing Co., Easton P.

In addition to the formulations described previously, the agents can also be formulated as a depot preparation. Such long acting formulations can be administered by implantation or transcutaneous delivery (for example, subcutaneously or intramuscularly), intramuscular injection or use of a transdermal patch. Thus, for example, the agents can be formulated with suitable polymeric or hydrophobic materials (for example, as an emulsion in an acceptable oil) or ion exchange resins, or as sparingly soluble derivatives, for example, as a sparingly soluble salt.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more agents of the present disclosure exert local and regional effects when administered topically or injected at or near particular sites of infection. Direct topical application, e.g., of a viscous liquid, solution, suspension, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)-based solutions, liposomal formulations, gel, jelly, cream, lotion, ointment, suppository, foam, or aerosol spray, can be used for local administration, to produce for example, local and/or regional effects. Pharmaceutically appropriate vehicles for such formulation include, for example, lower aliphatic alcohols, polyglycols (e.g., glycerol or polyethylene glycol), esters of fatty acids, oils, fats, silicones, and the like. Such preparations can also include preservatives (e.g., p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters) and/or antioxidants (e.g., ascorbic acid and tocopherol). See also Dermatological Formulations: Percutaneous absorption, Barry (Ed.), Marcel Dekker Incl, 1983.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure can contain a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable carrier. Such carriers are compatible with skin, nails, mucous membranes, tissues and/or hair, and can include any conventionally used cosmetic or dermatological carrier meeting these requirements. Such carriers can be readily selected by one of ordinary skill in the art. In formulating skin ointments, an agent or combination of agents of the instant disclosure can be formulated in an oleaginous hydrocarbon base, an anhydrous absorption base, a water-in-oil absorption base, an oil-in-water water-removable base and/or a water-soluble base. Examples of such carriers and excipients include, but are not limited to, humectants (e.g., urea), glycols (e.g., propylene glycol), alcohols (e.g., ethanol), fatty acids (e.g., oleic acid), surfactants (e.g., isopropyl myristate and sodium lauryl sulfate), pyrrolidones, glycerol monolaurate, sulfoxides, terpenes (e.g., menthol), amines, amides, alkanes, alkanols, water, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, and polymers such as polyethylene glycols.

Ointments and creams can, for example, be formulated with an aqueous or oily base with the addition of suitable thickening and/or gelling agents. Lotions can be formulated with an aqueous or oily base and can in general also containing one or more emulsifying agents, stabilizing agents, dispersing agents, suspending agents, thickening agents, or coloring agents. The construction and use of transdermal patches for the delivery of pharmaceutical agents is well known in the art. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,023,252, 4,992,445 and 5,001,139. Such patches can be constructed for continuous, pulsatile, or on demand delivery of pharmaceutical agents.

Lubricants which can be used to form pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of the disclosure include, but are not limited to, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, mineral oil, light mineral oil, glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, other glycols, stearic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, hydrogenated vegetable oil (e.g., peanut oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil, and soybean oil), zinc stearate, ethyl oleate, ethyl laureate, agar, or mixtures thereof. Additional lubricants include, for example, a syloid silica gel, a coagulated aerosol of synthetic silica, or mixtures thereof. A lubricant can optionally be added, in an amount of less than about 1 weight percent of the pharmaceutical composition.

The compositions according to the present disclosure can be in any form suitable for topical application, including aqueous, aqueous-alcoholic or oily solutions, lotion or serum dispersions, aqueous, anhydrous or oily gels, emulsions obtained by dispersion of a fatty phase in an aqueous phase (O/W or oil in water) or, conversely, (W/O or water in oil), microemulsions or alternatively microcapsules, microparticles or lipid vesicle dispersions of ionic and/or nonionic type. These compositions can be prepared according to conventional methods. Other than the agents of the disclosure, the amounts of the various constituents of the compositions according to the disclosure are those conventionally used in the art. These compositions in particular constitute protection, treatment or care creams, milks, lotions, gels or foams for the face, for the hands, for the body and/or for the mucous membranes, or for cleansing the skin. The compositions can also consist of solid preparations constituting soaps or cleansing bars.

Compositions of the present disclosure can also contain adjuvants common to the cosmetic and dermatological fields, such as hydrophilic or lipophilic gelling agents, hydrophilic or lipophilic active agents, preserving agents, antioxidants, solvents, fragrances, fillers, sunscreens, odor-absorbers and dyestuffs. The amounts of these various adjuvants are those conventionally used in the fields considered and, for example, are from about 0.01% to about 20% of the total weight of the composition. Depending on their nature, these adjuvants can be introduced into the fatty phase, into the aqueous phase and/or into the lipid vesicles.

In some embodiments, ocular viral infections can be effectively treated with ophthalmic solutions, suspensions, ointments or inserts comprising an agent or combination of agents of the present disclosure. Eye drops can be prepared by dissolving the active ingredient in a sterile aqueous solution such as physiological saline, buffering solution, etc., or by combining powder compositions to be dissolved before use. Other vehicles can be chosen, as is known in the art, including but not limited to: balance salt solution, saline solution, water soluble polyethers such as polyethyene glycol, polyvinyls, such as polyvinyl alcohol and povidone, cellulose derivatives such as methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, petroleum derivatives such as mineral oil and white petrolatum, animal fats such as lanolin, polymers of acrylic acid such as carboxypolymethylene gel, vegetable fats such as peanut oil and polysaccharides such as dextrans, and glycosaminoglycans such as sodium hyaluronate. If desired, additives ordinarily used in the eye drops can be added. Such additives include isotonizing agents (e.g., sodium chloride, etc.), buffer agent (e.g., boric acid, sodium monohydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, etc.), preservatives (e.g., benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, chlorobutanol, etc.), thickeners (e.g., saccharide such as lactose, mannitol, maltose, etc.; e.g., hyaluronic acid or its salt such as sodium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, etc.; e.g., mucopolysaccharide such as chondroitin sulfate, etc.; e.g., sodium polyacrylate, carboxyvinyl polymer, crosslinked polyacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose or other agents known to those skilled in the art).

The solubility of the components of the present compositions can be enhanced by a surfactant or other appropriate co-solvent in the composition. Such cosolvents include polysorbate 20, 60, and 80, Pluronic F68, F-84 and P-103, cyclodextrin, or other agents known to those skilled in the art. Such co-solvents can be employed at a level of from about 0.01% to 2% by weight.

The compositions of the disclosure can be packaged in multidose form. Preservatives can be preferred to prevent microbial contamination during use. Suitable preservatives include: benzalkonium chloride, thimerosal, chlorobutanol, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, phenylethyl alcohol, edetate disodium, sorbic acid, Onamer M, or other agents known to those skilled in the art. In the prior art ophthalmic products, such preservatives can be employed at a level of from 0.004% to 0.02%. In the compositions of the present application the preservative, preferably benzalkonium chloride, can be employed at a level of from 0.001% to less than 0.01%, e.g. from 0.001% to 0.008%, preferably about 0.005% by weight. It has been found that a concentration of benzalkonium chloride of 0.005% can be sufficient to preserve the compositions of the present disclosure from microbial attack.

In some embodiments, neurological disorder associated symptoms of the ear can be effectively treated with otic solutions, suspensions, ointments or inserts comprising an agent or combination of agents of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the agents of the present disclosure are delivered in soluble rather than suspension form, which allows for more rapid and quantitative absorption to the sites of action. In general, formulations such as jellies, creams, lotions, suppositories and ointments can provide an area with more extended exposure to the agents of the present disclosure, while formulations in solution, e.g., sprays, provide more immediate, short-term exposure.

In some embodiments relating to topical/local application, the pharmaceutical compositions can include one or more penetration enhancers. For example, the formulations can comprise suitable solid or gel phase carriers or excipients that increase penetration or help delivery of agents or combinations of agents of the disclosure across a permeability barrier, e.g., the skin. Many of these penetration-enhancing compounds are known in the art of topical formulation, and include, e.g., water, alcohols (e.g., terpenes like methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol), sulfoxides (e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide, decylmethyl sulfoxide, tetradecylmethyl sulfoxide), pyrrolidones (e.g., 2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidone), laurocapram, acetone, dimethylacetamide, dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, L-α-amino acids, anionic, cationic, amphoteric or nonionic surfactants (e.g., isopropyl myristate and sodium lauryl sulfate), fatty acids, fatty alcohols (e.g., oleic acid), amines, amides, clofibric acid amides, hexamethylene lauramide, proteolytic enzymes, α-bisabolol, d-limonene, urea and N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, and the like. Additional examples include humectants (e.g., urea), glycols (e.g., propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol), glycerol monolaurate, alkanes, alkanols, ORGELASE, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, and/or other polymers. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions can include one or more such penetration enhancers.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions for local/topical application can include one or more antimicrobial preservatives such as quaternary ammonium compounds, organic mercurials, p-hydroxy benzoates, aromatic alcohols, chlorobutanol, and the like.

Gastrointestinal neurological disorder symptoms can be effectively treated with orally- or rectally delivered solutions, suspensions, ointments, enemas and/or suppositories comprising an agent or combination of agents of the present disclosure.

Respiratory neurological disorder symptoms can be effectively treated with aerosol solutions, suspensions or dry powders comprising an agent or combination of agents of the present disclosure. Administration by inhalation is particularly useful in treating viral infections of the lung, such as influenza. The aerosol can be administered through the respiratory system or nasal passages. For example, one skilled in the art can recognize that a composition of the present disclosure can be suspended or dissolved in an appropriate carrier, e.g., a pharmaceutically acceptable propellant, and administered directly into the lungs using a nasal spray or inhalant. For example, an aerosol formulation comprising a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors can be dissolved, suspended or emulsified in a propellant or a mixture of solvent and propellant, e.g., for administration as a nasal spray or inhalant. Aerosol formulations can contain any acceptable propellant under pressure, such as a cosmetically or dermatologically or pharmaceutically acceptable propellant, as conventionally used in the art.

An aerosol formulation for nasal administration is generally an aqueous solution designed to be administered to the nasal passages in drops or sprays. Nasal solutions can be similar to nasal secretions in that they are generally isotonic and slightly buffered to maintain a pH of about 5.5 to about 6.5, although pH values outside of this range can additionally be used. Antimicrobial agents or preservatives can also be included in the formulation.

An aerosol formulation for inhalations and inhalants can be designed so that the agent or combination of agents of the present disclosure is carried into the respiratory tree of the subject when administered by the nasal or oral respiratory route. Inhalation solutions can be administered, for example, by a nebulizer. Inhalations or insufflations, comprising finely powdered or liquid drugs, can be delivered to the respiratory system as a pharmaceutical aerosol of a solution or suspension of the agent or combination of agents in a propellant, e.g., to aid in disbursement. Propellants can be liquefied gases, including halocarbons, for example, fluorocarbons such as fluorinated chlorinated hydrocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and hydrochlorocarbons, as well as hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon ethers.

Halocarbon propellants useful in the present disclosure include fluorocarbon propellants in which all hydrogens are replaced with fluorine, chlorofluorocarbon propellants in which all hydrogens are replaced with chlorine and at least one fluorine, hydrogen-containing fluorocarbon propellants, and hydrogen-containing chlorofluorocarbon propellants. Halocarbon propellants are described in Johnson, U.S. Pat. No. 5,376,359; Byron et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,190,029; and Purewal et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,776,434. Hydrocarbon propellants useful in the disclosure include, for example, propane, isobutane, n-butane, pentane, isopentane and neopentane. A blend of hydrocarbons can also be used as a propellant. Ether propellants include, for example, dimethyl ether as well as the ethers. An aerosol formulation of the disclosure can also comprise more than one propellant. For example, the aerosol formulation can comprise more than one propellant from the same class, such as two or more fluorocarbons; or more than one, more than two, more than three propellants from different classes, such as a fluorohydrocarbon and a hydrocarbon. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure can also be dispensed with a compressed gas, e.g., an inert gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide or nitrogen.

Aerosol formulations can also include other components, for example, ethanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol, as well as surfactants or other components such as oils and detergents. These components can serve to stabilize the formulation and/or lubricate valve components.

The aerosol formulation can be packaged under pressure and can be formulated as an aerosol using solutions, suspensions, emulsions, powders and semisolid preparations. For example, a solution aerosol formulation can comprise a solution of an agent of the disclosure such as a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors in (substantially) pure propellant or as a mixture of propellant and solvent. The solvent can be used to dissolve the agent and/or retard the evaporation of the propellant. Solvents useful in the disclosure include, for example, water, ethanol and glycols. Any combination of suitable solvents can be use, optionally combined with preservatives, antioxidants, and/or other aerosol components.

An aerosol formulation can also be a dispersion or suspension. A suspension aerosol formulation can comprise a suspension of an agent or combination of agents of the instant disclosure, e.g., a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors, and a dispersing agent. Dispersing agents useful in the disclosure include, for example, sorbitan trioleate, oleyl alcohol, oleic acid, lecithin and corn oil. A suspension aerosol formulation can also include lubricants, preservatives, antioxidant, and/or other aerosol components.

An aerosol formulation can similarly be formulated as an emulsion. An emulsion aerosol formulation can include, for example, an alcohol such as ethanol, a surfactant, water and a propellant, as well as an agent or combination of agents of the disclosure, e.g., a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors. The surfactant used can be nonionic, anionic or cationic. One example of an emulsion aerosol formulation comprises, for example, ethanol, surfactant, water and propellant. Another example of an emulsion aerosol formulation comprises, for example, vegetable oil, glyceryl monostearate and propane.

The compounds of the disclosure can be formulated for administration as suppositories. A low melting wax, such as a mixture of triglycerides, fatty acid glycerides, Witepsol S55 (trademark of Dynamite Nobel Chemical, Germany), or cocoa butter is first melted and the active component is dispersed homogeneously, for example, by stirring. The molten homogeneous mixture is then poured into convenient sized molds, allowed to cool, and to solidify.

The compounds of the disclosure can be formulated for vaginal administration. Pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes, foams or sprays containing in addition to the active ingredient such carriers as are known in the art to be appropriate.

It is envisioned additionally, that the compounds of the disclosure can be attached releasably to biocompatible polymers for use in sustained release formulations on, in or attached to inserts for topical, intraocular, periocular, or systemic administration. The controlled release from a biocompatible polymer can be utilized with a water soluble polymer to form an instillable formulation, as well. The controlled release from a biocompatible polymer, such as for example, PLGA microspheres or nanospheres, can be utilized in a formulation suitable for intra ocular implantation or injection for sustained release administration, as well any suitable biodegradable and biocompatible polymer can be used.

In one aspect of the disclosure, the subject's carrier status of any of the genetic variation risk variants described herein, or genetic variants identified via other analysis methods within the genes or regulatory loci that are identified by the CNVs described herein, can be used to help determine whether a particular treatment modality for a neurological disorder, such as any one of the above, or a combination thereof, should be administered. The present disclosure also relates to methods of monitoring progress or effectiveness of a treatment option for a neurological disorder. The treatment option can include any of the above mentioned treatment options commonly used. This can be done based on the outcome of determination of the presence of a particular genetic variation risk variant in the individual, or by monitoring expression of genes that are associated with the variants of the present disclosure. Expression levels and/or mRNA levels can thus be determined before and during treatment to monitor its effectiveness. Alternatively, or concomitantly, the status with respect to a genetic variation, and or genotype and/or haplotype status of at least one risk variant for a neurological disorder presented herein can determined before and during treatment to monitor its effectiveness. It can also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that aberrant expression levels of a gene impacted by a CNV or other mutations found as a consequence of targeted sequencing of the CNV-identified gene can be assayed or diagnostically tested for by measuring the polypeptide expression level of said aberrantly expressed gene. In another embodiment, aberrant expression levels of a gene may result from a CNV impacting a DNA sequence (e.g., transcription factor binding site) that regulates a gene who's aberrant expression level is involved in or causes a developmental disorder, or other mutations found as a consequence of targeted sequencing of the CNV-identified gene regulatory sequence, can be assayed or diagnostically tested for by measuring the polypeptide expression level of the gene involved in or causative of a developmental disorder. In some embodiments, a specific CNV mutation within a gene, or other specific mutations found upon targeted sequencing of a CNV-identified gene found to be involved in or causative of a developmental disorder, may cause an aberrant structural change in the expressed polypeptide that results from said gene mutations and the altered polypeptide structure(s) can be assayed via various methods know to those skilled in the art.

Alternatively, biological networks or metabolic pathways related to the genes within, or associated with, the genetic variations described herein can be monitored by determining mRNA and/or polypeptide levels. This can be done for example, by monitoring expression levels of polypeptides for several genes belonging to the network and/or pathway in nucleic acid samples taken before and during treatment. Alternatively, metabolites belonging to the biological network or metabolic pathway can be determined before and during treatment. Effectiveness of the treatment is determined by comparing observed changes in expression levels/metabolite levels during treatment to corresponding data from healthy subjects.

In a further aspect, the genetic variations described herein and/or those subsequently found (e.g., via other genetic analysis methods such as sequencing) via targeted analysis of those genes initially identified by the genetic variations described herein, can be used to increase power and effectiveness of clinical trials. Thus, individuals who are carriers of at least one at-risk genetic variation can be more likely to respond to a particular treatment modality for a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, individuals who carry at-risk variants for gene(s) in a pathway and/or metabolic network for which a particular treatment is targeting are more likely to be responders to the treatment. In some embodiments, individuals who carry at-risk variants for a gene, which expression and/or function is altered by the at-risk variant, are more likely to be responders to a treatment modality targeting that gene, its expression or its gene product. This application can improve the safety of clinical trials, but can also enhance the chance that a clinical trial can demonstrate statistically significant efficacy, which can be limited to a certain sub-group of the population. Thus, one possible outcome of such a trial is that carriers of certain genetic variants are statistically significant and likely to show positive response to the therapeutic agent. Further, one or more of the genetic variations employed during clinical trials for a given therapeutic agent can be used in a companion diagnostic test that is administered to the patient prior to administration of the therapeutic agent to determine if the patient is likely to have favorable response to the therapeutic agent.

In a further aspect, the genetic variations described herein can be used for targeting the selection of pharmaceutical agents for specific individuals. The pharmaceutical agent can be any of the agents described in the above. Personalized selection of treatment modalities, lifestyle changes or combination of the two, can be realized by the utilization of the at-risk genetic variations or surrogate markers in linkage disequilibrium with the genetic variations. Thus, the knowledge of an individual's status for particular genetic variations can be useful for selection of treatment options, for example, for treatments that target genes or gene products affected by one or more of the genetic variations. Certain combinations of variants, including those described herein, but also combinations with other risk variants for a neurological disorder, can be suitable for one selection of treatment options, while other variant combinations can target other treatment options. Such combinations of variants can include one variant, two variants, three variants, or four or more variants, as needed to determine with clinically reliable accuracy the selection of treatment module.

Animal and Cell Models of Neurological Disorders

Also provided herein are engineered cells that can harbor one or more polymorphism described herein, for example, one or more genetic variations associated with a neurological disorder, for example, a SNP or CNV. Such cells can be useful for studying the effect of a polymorphism on physiological function, and for identifying and/or evaluating potential therapeutic agents

Methods are known in the art for generating cells, for example, by homologous recombination between the endogenous gene and an exogenous DNA molecule introduced into a cell, for example, a cell of an animal. In some cases, cells can be used to generate transgenic animals using methods known in the art.

The cells are preferably mammalian cells in which an endogenous gene has been altered to include a genetic variation as described herein. Techniques such as targeted homologous recombination, can be used to insert the heterologous DNA as described in, e.g., Chappel, U.S. Pat. No. 5,272,071; WO 91/06667. In another embodiment induced pluripotent stem cells with specific disease-causing or disease-associated mutations (such as CNVs and SNVs) can be used for disease modeling and drug discovery, for example, as described in Grskovic et al. (2011) Nat. Rev. Drug. Discov. 10(12):915-29.

PD is not known to occur naturally in any species other than humans, although animal models which show some features of the disease are used in research. The appearance of parkinsonian symptoms in a group of drug addicts in the early 1980s who consumed a contaminated batch of the synthetic opiate MPPP led to the discovery of the chemical MPTP as an agent that causes a parkinsonian syndrome in non-human primates as well as in humans. Other predominant toxin-based models employ the insecticide rotenone, the herbicide paraquat and the fungicide maneb. Models based on toxins are most commonly used in primates. Transgenic rodent models that replicate various aspects of PD have been developed.

Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the present disclosure include compositions wherein the active ingredients are present in an effective amount, i.e., in an amount effective to achieve therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefit in a host with at least one a neurological disorder associated symptom. The actual amount effective for a particular application can depend on the condition or conditions being treated, the condition of the subject, the formulation, and the route of administration, as well as other factors known to those of skill in the art. Determination of an effective amount of a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' inhibitors is well within the capabilities of those skilled in the art, in light of the disclosure herein, and can be determined using routine optimization techniques.

The effective amount for use in humans can be determined from animal models. For example, a dose for humans can be formulated to achieve circulating, liver, topical and/or gastrointestinal concentrations that have been found to be effective in animals. One skilled in the art can determine the effective amount for human use, especially in light of the animal model experimental data described herein. Based on animal data, and other types of similar data, those skilled in the art can determine the effective amounts of compositions of the present disclosure appropriate for humans.

The effective amount when referring to an agent or combination of agents of the disclosure can generally mean the dose ranges, modes of administration, formulations, etc., that have been recommended or approved by any of the various regulatory or advisory organizations in the medical or pharmaceutical arts (e.g., FDA, AMA) or by the manufacturer or supplier.

Further, appropriate doses for a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors can be determined based on in vitro experimental results. For example, the in vitro potency of an agent in inhibiting a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' components, provides information useful in the development of effective in vivo dosages to achieve similar biological effects. In some embodiments, administration of agents of the present disclosure can be intermittent, for example, administration once every two days, every three days, every five days, once a week, once or twice a month, and the like. In some embodiments, the amount, forms, and/or amounts of the different forms can be varied at different times of administration.

A person of skill in the art would be able to monitor in a subject the effect of administration of a particular agent. Other techniques would be apparent to one of skill in the art, wherein the active ingredients are present in an effective amount, for example, in an amount effective to achieve therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefit in a host with at least one a neurological disorder associated symptom. The actual amount effective for a particular application can depend on the condition or conditions being treated, the condition of the subject, the formulation, and the route of administration, as well as other factors known to those of skill in the art. Determination of an effective amount of a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors is well within the capabilities of those skilled in the art, in light of the disclosure herein, and can be determined using routine optimization techniques.

Further, appropriate doses for a neurological disorder's associated biomarkers' inhibitors can be determined based on in vitro experimental results. For example, the in vitro potency of an agent in inhibiting a neurological disorder associated biomarkers' components can provide information useful in the development of effective in vivo dosages to achieve similar biological effects.

Kits

Kits useful in the methods of the disclosure comprise components useful in any of the methods described herein, including for example, primers for nucleic acid amplification, hybridization probes for detecting genetic variation, or other marker detection, restriction enzymes, nucleic acid probes, optionally labeled with suitable labels, allele-specific oligonucleotides, antibodies that bind to an altered polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid of the disclosure as described herein or to a wild type polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid of the disclosure as described herein, means for amplification of genetic variations or fragments thereof, means for analyzing the nucleic acid sequence of nucleic acids comprising genetic variations as described herein, means for analyzing the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide encoded by a genetic variation, or a nucleic acid associated with a genetic variation, etc. The kits can for example, include necessary buffers, nucleic acid primers for amplifying nucleic acids, and reagents for allele-specific detection of the fragments amplified using such primers and necessary enzymes (e.g., DNA polymerase). Additionally, kits can provide reagents for assays to be used in combination with the methods of the present disclosure, for example, reagents for use with other screening assays for a neurological disorder.

In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a kit for assaying a nucleic acid sample from a subject to detect the presence of a genetic variation, wherein the kit comprises reagents necessary for selectively detecting at least one particular genetic variation in the genome of the individual. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a kit for assaying a nucleic acid sample from a subject to detect the presence of at least particular allele of at least one polymorphism associated with a genetic variation in the genome of the subject. In some embodiments, the reagents comprise at least one contiguous oligonucleotide that hybridizes to a fragment of the genome of the individual comprising at least genetic variation. In some embodiments, the reagents comprise at least one pair of oligonucleotides that hybridize to opposite strands of a genomic segment obtained from a subject, wherein each oligonucleotide primer pair is designed to selectively amplify a fragment of the genome of the individual that includes at least one genetic variation, or a fragment of a genetic variation. Such oligonucleotides or nucleic acids can be designed using the methods described herein. In some embodiments, the kit comprises one or more labeled nucleic acids capable of allele-specific detection of one or more specific polymorphic markers or haplotypes with a genetic variation, and reagents for detection of the label. In some embodiments, a kit for detecting SNP markers can comprise a detection oligonucleotide probe, that hybridizes to a segment of template DNA containing a SNP polymorphisms to be detected, an enhancer oligonucleotide probe, detection probe, primer and/or an endonuclease, for example, as described by Kutyavin et al. (Nucleic Acid Res. 34:e128 (2006)).

In some embodiments, the DNA template is amplified by any means of the present disclosure, prior to assessment for the presence of specific genetic variations as described herein. Standard methods well known to the skilled person for performing these methods can be utilized, and are within scope of the disclosure. In one such embodiment, reagents for performing these methods can be included in the reagent kit.

In a further aspect of the present disclosure, a pharmaceutical pack (kit) is provided, the pack comprising a therapeutic agent and a set of instructions for administration of the therapeutic agent to humans screened for one or more variants of the present disclosure, as disclosed herein. The therapeutic agent can be a small molecule drug, an antibody, a peptide, an antisense or RNAi molecule, or other therapeutic molecules as described herein. In some embodiments, an individual identified as a carrier of at least one variant of the present disclosure is instructed to take a prescribed dose of the therapeutic agent. In one such embodiment, an individual identified as a carrier of at least one variant of the present disclosure is instructed to take a prescribed dose of the therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, an individual identified as a non-carrier of at least one variant of the present disclosure is instructed to take a prescribed dose of the therapeutic agent.

Also provided herein are articles of manufacture, comprising a probe that hybridizes with a region of human chromosome as described herein and can be used to detect a polymorphism described herein. For example, any of the probes for detecting polymorphisms described herein can be combined with packaging material to generate articles of manufacture or kits. The kit can include one or more other elements including: instructions for use; and other reagents such as a label or an agent useful for attaching a label to the probe. Instructions for use can include instructions for screening applications of the probe for making a diagnosis, prognosis, or theranosis to a neurological disorder in a method described herein. Other instructions can include instructions for attaching a label to the probe, instructions for performing in situ analysis with the probe, and/or instructions for obtaining a nucleic acid sample to be analyzed from a subject. In some cases, the kit can include a labeled probe that hybridizes to a region of human chromosome as described herein.

The kit can also include one or more additional reference or control probes that hybridize to the same chromosome or another chromosome or portion thereof that can have an abnormality associated with a particular endophenotype. A kit that includes additional probes can further include labels, e.g., one or more of the same or different labels for the probes. In other embodiments, the additional probe or probes provided with the kit can be a labeled probe or probes. When the kit further includes one or more additional probe or probes, the kit can further provide instructions for the use of the additional probe or probes. Kits for use in self-testing can also be provided. Such test kits can include devices and instructions that a subject can use to obtain a nucleic acid sample (e.g., buccal cells, blood) without the aid of a health care provider. For example, buccal cells can be obtained using a buccal swab or brush, or using mouthwash.

Kits as provided herein can also include a mailer (e.g., a postage paid envelope or mailing pack) that can be used to return the nucleic acid sample for analysis, e.g., to a laboratory. The kit can include one or more containers for the nucleic acid sample, or the nucleic acid sample can be in a standard blood collection vial. The kit can also include one or more of an informed consent form, a test requisition form, and instructions on how to use the kit in a method described herein. Methods for using such kits are also included herein. One or more of the forms (e.g., the test requisition form) and the container holding the nucleic acid sample can be coded, for example, with a bar code for identifying the subject who provided the nucleic acid sample.

In some embodiments, an in vitro screening test can comprise one or more devices, tools, and equipment configured to collect a nucleic acid sample from an individual. In some embodiments of an in vitro screening test, tools to collect a nucleic acid sample can include one or more of a swab, a scalpel, a syringe, a scraper, a container, and other devices and reagents designed to facilitate the collection, storage, and transport of a nucleic acid sample. In some embodiments, an in vitro screening test can include reagents or solutions for collecting, stabilizing, storing, and processing a nucleic acid sample.

Such reagents and solutions for nucleotide collecting, stabilizing, storing, and processing are well known by those of skill in the art and can be indicated by specific methods used by an in vitro screening test as described herein. In some embodiments, an in vitro screening test as disclosed herein, can comprise a microarray apparatus and reagents, a flow cell apparatus and reagents, a multiplex nucleotide sequencer and reagents, and additional hardware and software necessary to assay a nucleic acid sample for certain genetic markers and to detect and visualize certain genetic markers.

The present disclosure further relates to kits for using antibodies in the methods described herein. This includes, but is not limited to, kits for detecting the presence of a variant polypeptide in a test nucleic acid sample. One preferred embodiment comprises antibodies such as a labeled or labelable antibody and a compound or agent for detecting variant polypeptides in a nucleic acid sample, means for determining the amount or the presence and/or absence of variant polypeptide in the nucleic acid sample, and means for comparing the amount of variant polypeptide in the nucleic acid sample with a standard, as well as instructions for use of the kit. In certain embodiments, the kit further comprises a set of instructions for using the reagents comprising the kit.

Unless otherwise explained, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The following references contain embodiments of the methods and compositions that can be used herein: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th Edition, published by Merck Research Laboratories, 2006 (ISBN 0-911910-18-2); Benjamin Lewin, Genes IX, published by Jones & Bartlett Publishing, 2007 (ISBN-13: 9780763740634); Kendrew et al. (eds.), The Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology, published by Blackwell Science Ltd., 1994 (ISBN 0-632-02182-9); and Robert A. Meyers (ed.), Molecular Biology and Biotechnol-ogy: a Comprehensive Desk Reference, published by VCH Publishers, Inc., 1995 (ISBN 1-56081-569-8).

Standard procedures of the present disclosure are described, e.g., in Maniatis et al., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., USA (1982); Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual (2 ed.), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., USA (1989); Davis et al., Basic Methods in Molecular Biology, Elsevier Science Publishing, Inc., New York, USA (1986); or Methods in Enzymology: Guide to Molecular Cloning Techniques Vol. 152, S. L. Berger and A. R. Kimmerl (eds.), Academic Press Inc., San Diego, USA (1987)). Current Protocols in Molecular Biology (CPMB) (Fred M. Ausubel, et al. ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc.), Current Protocols in Protein Science (CPPS) (John E. Coligan, et. al., ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc.), Current Protocols in Immunology (CPI) (John E. Coligan, et. al., ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.), Current Protocols in Cell Biology (CPCB) (Juan S. Bonifacino et. al. ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc.), Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique by R. Ian Freshney, Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 5th edition (2005), and Animal Cell Culture Methods (Methods in Cell Biology, Vol. 57, Jennie P. Mather and David Barnes editors, Academic Press, 1st edition, 1998), which are all incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.

It should be understood that the following examples should not be construed as being limiting to the particular methodology, protocols, and compositions, etc., described herein and, as such, can vary. The following terms used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein.

Disclosed herein are molecules, materials, compositions, and components that can be used for, can be used in conjunction with, can be used in preparation for, or are products of methods and compositions disclosed herein. It is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these materials are disclosed and while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these molecules and compounds cannot be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein. For example, if a nucleotide or nucleic acid is disclosed and discussed and a number of modifications that can be made to a number of molecules including the nucleotide or nucleic acid are discussed, each and every combination and permutation of nucleotide or nucleic acid and the modifications that are possible are specifically contemplated unless specifically indicated to the contrary. This concept applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in methods of making and using the disclosed molecules and compositions. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific embodiment or combination of embodiments of the disclosed methods, and that each such combination is specifically contemplated and should be considered disclosed.

Those skilled in the art can recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the method and compositions described herein. Such equivalents are intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

It is understood that the disclosed methods and compositions are not limited to the particular methodology, protocols, and reagents described as these can vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure which can be limited only by the appended claims.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the meanings that would be commonly understood by one of skill in the art in the context of the present specification.

It should be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a nucleotide” includes a plurality of such nucleotides; reference to “the nucleotide” is a reference to one or more nucleotides and equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art, and so forth.

The term “and/or” shall in the present context be understood to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. While preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described herein, it can be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions can now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the disclosure. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the disclosure described herein can be employed in practicing the disclosure. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the disclosure and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.

EXAMPLES Example 1

In the present study, data was generated on the basis of a comparison of copy number variants (CNVs) identified in 2 cohorts:

1. 1,005 Normal individuals (Normal Variation Engine—NVE); 2. 468 Parkinson's Disease (PD) cases (samples obtained from the The Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center (PI), Sunnyvale, Calif. 94085, USA).

Genomic DNA samples from individuals within the Normal cohort (NVE ‘test’ subjects) and from the PD cohort (PD ‘test’ subjects) were hybridized against a single, sex-matched reference individual as follows. Reference DNA samples were labeled with Cy5 and test subject DNA samples were labeled with Cy3. After labeling, samples were combined and co-hybridized to Agilent 1M feature oligonucleotide microarrays, design ID 021529 (Agilent Product Number G4447A) using standard conditions (array Comparative Genomic Hybridization—aCGH). Post-hybridization, arrays were scanned at 2 μm resolution, using Agilent's DNA microarray scanner, generating tiff images for later analysis. All tiff images were analyzed using Agilent Feature Extraction (FE) software, with the following settings:

Human Genome Freeze:hg18:NCBI36:Mar2006 FE version: 10.7.3.1 Grid/design file: 021529_D_F_20091001 Protocol: CGH_107_Sep09

This procedure generates a variety of output files, one of which is a text-tab delimited file, containing ˜1,000,000 rows of data, each corresponding to a specific feature on the array. This *.txt file was used to perform CNV calling using DNAcopy, an open source software package implemented in R via BioConductor. Losses or gains were determined according to a threshold log 2ratio, which was set at −/+0.35. In other words, all losses with a log 2ratio value ≤−0.35 were counted, as were all gains with a log 2ratio >+0.35. All log 2ratio values were determined according to Cy3/Cy5 (Test/Reference). A minimum probe threshold for CNV-calling was set at 2 (2 consecutive probes were sufficient to call a CNV). A CNV list was thus generated for each individual in the 2 cohorts.

There were a total of 162,316 CNVs in the NVE cohort of 1,005 individuals (an average of 162 CNVs per individual). Using custom scripts, these CNVs (many of which appeared in multiple individuals) were ‘merged’ into a master list (NVE-master) of non-redundant CNV-subregions, according to the presence or absence of the CNV-subregion in individuals within the cohort. Using this approach, the NVE-master list has 14,693 distinct CNV-subregions, some of which are uniquely present in a single individual and some of which are present in multiple individuals. For example, consider 3 individuals within the NVE cohort with the following hypothetical CNVs:

A. Chr1:1-100,000; B. Chr1:10,001-100,000; C. Chr1:1-89,999;

In the master list, these would be merged into 3 distinct CNV subregions, as follows:

CNV-subregion 1 Chr1: 1-10,000 Patients A, C CNV-subregion 2 Chr1: 10,001-89,999 Patients A, B, C CNV-subregion 3 Chr1: 90,000:1-100,000 Patients A, B

There were a total of 76,011 CNVs in the PD cohort of 468 individuals (an average of 162 CNVs per individual). Using custom scripts, these CNVs (many of which appeared in multiple individuals) were ‘merged’ into a master list (PD-master) of non-redundant CNV-subregions, according to the presence or absence of the CNV-subregion in individuals within the cohort. Using this approach, the PD-master list has 9,162 distinct CNV-subregions, some of which are uniquely present in a single individual and some of which are present in multiple individuals.

CNV-subregions of interest were obtained after:

1. Annotation using custom designed scripts in order to attach to each CNV region relevant information regarding overlap with known genes and exons; 2. A calculation of the odds ratio (OR) for each CNV-subregion, according to the following formula:

OR=(PD/(468−PD))/(NVE/(1005−NVE))

where: PD=number of PD individuals with CNV-subregion of interest and NVE=number of NVE subjects with CNV-subregion of interest.

An illustrative example is the CNV subregion chr14:31189082-31191639, which is found in 2 individuals in the NVE cohort and 15 individuals in the PD cohort.

The OR is: (15/(468−15))/(2/(1005−2))=16.61

By convention, if NVE=0, it is set to 1, in order to avoid dealing with infinities. This has the effect of artificially lowering OR values in cases where none are seen in the NVE. This method is applicable to the calculations in Tables 1-4.

By another convention, a method to avoid dealing with infinities can include adding 0.5 to all 4 variables in the OR calculation. This method is applicable to the calculations in Table 5. This method can also be used when calculating the Fisher's Exact Test (FET) in the event that any one of the variables is zero.

Each of the CNV-subregions/genes fulfills one of the following criteria:

1. CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene (whether the exonic, intronic part of the gene or both) and is associated with an OR of >6; 2. CNV-subregion does not overlap a known gene (e.g., is non-genic or intergenic) and is associated with an OR of >10; 3. The OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE cases affecting the same gene (including distinct CNV-subregions) is >6;

It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the number of PD candidate CNV-subregions, irrespective category (genic or non-genic), may increase or decrease as additional PD cohorts are analyzed.

Example 2

Some pathway analysis software will be used to identify whether the candidate gene will be a drug target, which may be FDA-approved or in clinical trials. Such information will assist in the design of clinical trials (e.g., patient stratification for genetic subtypes) or will be used to facilitate clinical trials that are in progress, thereby reducing the attrition rate (failure to receive FDA approval) and reducing the time and cost of drug development. If a candidate PD gene is identified as a known drug target of an FDA-approved therapeutic, the drug can be repurposed and approved for use in a new indication (e.g., a cancer or anti-inflammatory agent may be beneficial to PD patients as well). Those skilled in the art will recognize that Phase II and III failures may be rescued with additional clinical trial data that accounts for genetic subtypes, particularly when the drug fails for lack of efficacy. For example, if a drug is designed or established to target a particular gene defect (e.g., use of an RNAi therapeutic to decrease aberrant overexpression of the gene that is caused by a CNV or other type of genetic variant), it is expected that only PD patients with that particular genetic subtype will benefit from the targeted therapy.

Example 3

Sanger sequencing was performed on 478 cases in the PD cohort. Exons and flanking sequence of the PD candidate gene NUBPL were sequenced bi-directionally. Briefly, PCR amplification was carried out in an 5 μl amplification solution comprising AmpliTaq Gold®, PCR Master Mix (Applied Biosystems), a solution containing the target polynucleotide, and a forward PCR primer and reverse PCR primer (as indicated below).

The PCR samples were thermal cycled to conduct PCR in a thermal cycler. A two-step “boost/nest” PCR strategy was used. An initial boost reaction generating a larger fragment was performed, followed by a nest reaction, using the initial product as a template for the nest. The nest product was then sequenced. All products were sequenced on ABI 3730XL DNA sequencers.

Millipore Montage PCR384 plates were used for PCR cleanup (the boost reaction was not cleaned up, only the nest reaction). The primers utilized were as follows:

TABLE 6 Sequence_ID NST5′ NST3′ N-LEN BST5′ BST3′ B-LEN NUBPL_Exon9 ATGAGTTCCTTC CCTGACCTCGTGA 434 AAAGGTAATTCT CAGGATGGTCT 488 ATATGTCTTGC CGATC NUBPL_Exon8 TAGGCCAAAACA ATGTATAGACATG 440 TGATTTTAGAAG GTGTTTTACAA 495 AAGTCG TTTGTACCT TGAGGATTCAAA TTCTTATGGAT TAA NUBPL_Exon7 CTGTCATTTATT GGTTTTATAAATA 452 CCTCCTAGTGGA TTCCTAGTAAC 491 CATCCATGTA TACTTATTCTGG AGG AAAAGTCTCAT NUBPL_Exon5 GAAAGAATATGT GCTTTGCCAATGA 495 AAAGAGTAGACT CAATCAGCAAA 551 GAGGTGATGT TAAAATGATAT TTAAATGTTTTT TGTATTAACCA AC NUBPL_Exon1 AAATGTTTGTAG GTGTTTCAAGTCC 455 CACAAACGTTTA ACCACATCTAC 500 CTGGCTATAA CGC GTAAAACGC GTTCTAAC NUBPL_Exon11 GTACTAAATATT AATATAGCAGTTA 492 CAGAATTAGAAT GTACACACCAG 552 ACTTCAGAGTC ACATTGATACAT TTGAAAAACAGT CTTTCA A NUBPL_Exon3 TACTTTCTGTGT GCAAACAATATAT 437 CATCTATTGCAT AAAGCCTCTTG 503 TCCTCCA GGTCAACAC TTATTGGCAA TGGGAT NUBPL_Exon4 CCCTAAGCAATT GGAACTTAACTCT 479 GACGATATTAGT TGTGACCAGAA 531 TATGCTCTT TGTTTATATCA AAATCGTAAAAA ATATGCCA G NUBPL_Exon2 GTAGGTAAATGT GCTACCAACTCCT 437 TGTCTTTACAAT CAAAATCTAAG 483 CTCCATAG GAAA TGTTATCAGTAG CGTCTACC NUBPL_Exon10 ATAGAGTATCTT AGAGCCAGCACTG 448 CATACAATCACT TGTAGGTAAAC 502 GTTTGTAATTCC GA GTACTACTC TTGTTTAGATG NUBPL_Exon6 CAGGCAACCTAA TCACAAGCAATGG 427 TATGTGTTGTGT AAACAGTATTA 510 TGAGG GAAAGA TTTATTGTTCTA AGTAAGACAAT A AGA

In Table 6, the primers can be described as follows: BST 5′ and BST 3′ are the boost primers, 5′ and 3′ respectively; NST 5′ and 3′ are the nest primers; B-LEN and N-LEN are the lengths of the boost and nest products.

Sequencing of the DNA was performed as follows: A 5 microliter reaction volume was thermocycled using an Eppendorf Mastercycler 384 according to the following program: (a) 1 minute hold at 96° C., (b) 25 cycles of 10 seconds at 96° C., then 5 seconds at 50° C., followed by 60° C. for 4 minutes. The samples were then held at 4° C. BigDye 3.1 chemistry was used for sequencing. Millipore SEQ384 plates were used for dye terminator removal.

Known and novel variants (SNPs/SNVs/indels) were identified and interpreted using NCBI's dbSNP and the Exome Variant Server (EVS) database (db) hosted by a website at the University of Washington to assess their frequency in the general population. NUBPL was selected for Sanger sequencing on the basis of its high odds ratio—(OR) and strong links to PD relevant biology. It is impacted by CNVs in 15 PD cases (2 familial and 13 sporadic, OR=16.6). The OR can also be calculated by addition of 0.5 to all of A, Ni, U, N2 in the equation OR=(A/(N1−A))/(U/(N2−U)), where A=number of affected cases with variant, N1=total number of affected cases, U=number of unaffected cases with variant and N2=total number of unaffected cases, if U OR A=0, in order to avoid infinities. This is the method which is reported in Table 5, and in this instance, with the chromosomal (chr) rearrangement and intronic loss considered independently (OR=6.45 for the chr rearrangement and OR=30.06 for the loss at gene location chr14:31,189082-31,191,639 (hg18 genome coordinates). Assessment (via PubMed and OMIM) of NUBPL's gene function revealed a direct link to mitochondrial dysfunction (Calvo et al. 2010), specifically complex I deficiency, a well-known phenotype in PD patients (Schapira et al. 1989; Schapira 1993). However, complex I deficiency (OMIM 252010) is a mitochondrial disorder (often occurring in newborns) considered to be distinct from PD and NUBPL mutations (OMIM 613621) have never been reported in PD patients. All 10 exons of NUBPL in 468 PD patients were sequenced. The majority of sequencing variants (SNVs or small indels) were found in dbSNP or the EVS db and thus assumed to be benign.

Thirteen different SNVs were found, including 10 known and 3 novel: 1 in the 5′ UTR region of NUBPL, 7 within introns (7-49 bp upstream or downstream from an exon), 1 synonymous and 4 non-synonymous. A small indel was also found that resulted in loss of TAAAAA and gain of GAC. All 13 SNVs and the indel identified in the PD cohort were assessed for their frequency in unselected (i.e., ‘control’) populations (dbSNP, 1000 Genomes and EVS databases) to determine if they were associated with PD. The 10 known SNVs were found to be relatively rare in the general population, with a frequency of 0.02-3.1% (9 of 10 known SNVs were assessed against 4,300 EVS European-American exomes and c.897+49T>G, which was in a region not covered by sequence in the ESP project, was assessed using 1000 Genomes data). In the PD cohort, the 3 novel SNVs (Table 5) were only observed once (0.21% frequency in 478 cases) and the frequency of the known SNVs was 0.21-2.7% (i.e., as in the general population, they are relatively rare/uncommon).

The OR and Fisher's Exact Test (FET) values were calculated (Table 5) and six were found to be associated with PD (ORs≥2). Of note, a second CI deficiency mutation (c.815-27T>C, homozygous or compound heterozygous in CI deficiency patients), the first being the chromosomal rearrangement at chr14:30,981,468-31,345,400), was found in 3 of 478 PD cases (3 male sporadic patients). While the c.815-27T>C variant was not found at a higher frequency in the PD cohort of 478 cases as compared to an unselected population (4,300 EVS European-Americans), it is possible that it may be found at higher frequency in PD patients when larger cohorts are screened. Most of the variants reported in Table 5 may be found to be present at higher frequency in PD patients when a larger number of cases and controls are screened (e.g., due to the ESP study design, the EVS db may contain exome data from PD patients that are undiagnosed or, if they were younger at the time they contributed their DNA sample, will develop PD when they are older). It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that examination of NUBPL variants in exome and whole genome data sets on PD cases may reveal other variants associated with PD. Intriguingly, two known variants reported in Table 5 may correlate with decreased risk for PD (c.-1C>T, OR=0.51; c.897+49T>G, OR=0.25), and thus may have potential value in therapeutics development (e.g., understanding their impact on NUBPL's protein product relative to variants that yield an NUBPL protein with reduced ability to properly assemble CI may provide insight for compound screens and lead optimization.

In 478 PD patients (Table 5), 2 of 7 NUBPL mutations reported to cause CI deficiency (Calvo et al. 2010; Tucker et al. 2012; Tenisch et al. 2012)—via an autosomal recessive mechanism—were identified as heterozygous variants in 478 PD patients: 1 patient with a chromosomal rearrangement and 3 patients with the c.815-27T>C variant. It is noteworthy that two novel/rare SNVs reported in Table 5 impact the same cDNA position as CI deficiency mutations: c.815-13T>C in 1 PD case vs. c.815-27T>C in 8 CI deficiency cases (all known CI deficiency cases have this mutation, which is also found at 0.8% frequency in the EVS db and in 3 PD cases in the study reported in Table 5); c.693+7G>A in 1 PD case vs. c.693+1G>A in one CI deficiency case. It can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that different variants impacting the same cDNA position may be cause aberrant splicing (e.g., neighboring variants alter the same splicing enhancers and/or silencers for this splice location) of the primary transcript and result in an impaired protein upon translation of the aberrantly spliced mRNA.

There is precedence for early onset and severe clinical presentation for a ND when both alleles of a gene contain pathogenic mutations vs. milder symptoms and later onset when only one copy of the gene is impacted by a deleterious mutation. For example, in Gaucher's syndrome, both copies of the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene are found to contain mutations, whereas patients with one GBA mutation are at a 5-fold increased risk for developing PD (see Sidransky E. 2012, Discovery Medicine 14:273; Westbroek W et al. 2011, Trends in Mol. Medicine 17:485; Neudorfer O et al. 1996, QJM: Monthly J. Assoc. Physicians 89:691). Thus, it can be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other mutations known to cause CI deficiency via an autosomal recessive mechanism may be causing or increasing risk for development of PD or other ND when present in a heterozygous state in the patient or in a compound heterozygous state with another NUBPL allele containing a less pathogenic NUBPL variant that nonetheless does reduce CI activity to some degree. Thus, in addition to the chromosomal rearrangement (hg18 gene location chr14:30981468-31345400) and c.815-27T>C variants (see Table 5) found in the PD cohort of 478 cases described herein, both of which were found as one of two NUBPL mutations known to cause CI deficiency (see Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383]; Tucker et al. 2012 [PMID 22072591]; Tenisch et al. 2012 [PMID 22826544]; Kevelam et al. 2013 [PMID 23553477] it would be informative to test for other mutations known to cause CI deficiency in patients diagnosed with PD or other ND and/or who have a family history of CI deficiency or PR or other ND. As reported in the literature (see Calvo et al. 2010 [PMID 20818383]; Tucker et al. 2012 [PMID 22072591]; Tenisch et al. 2012 [PMID 22826544]; Kevelam et al. 2013 [PMID 23553477]) such CI deficiency mutations include, but are not limited to, c.667_668insCCTTGTGCTG, c.313G>T, 693+1G>A, c.579A>G, or c.205-206delGT or any CI deficiency mutation that is not yet identified. It can also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that one or more of the variants described in Table 5 but not yet identified as a CI deficiency mutation may be found to cause CI deficiency in a patient when present in either a homozygous or compound heterozygous state.

Example 4

FIG. 1 is an example of a copy number gain occurring in one PD case that disrupts a gene wherein a CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene, and is associated with an OR of at least 6.

FIG. 1 represents an example of group 1 (CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene, and is associated with an OR of at least 6). There are 6 PD and 1 NVE cases affected by an identical CNV-subregion. The CNV is a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) and affects the gene ALDH7A1 on chromosome 5. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 13.04.

In the figure, three tracks of information are shown, from top to bottom: 1) RefSeq gene annotation showing the genome location (x-axis) of genes demarcated in light gray (introns) and dark gray (exons) and with multiple entries depicted if multiple transcript variants are annotated that correspond to the gene; 2) size and genome location (x-axis) for normal CNVs annotated for greater than 1,000 unaffected/normal indivduals, with CNVs demarcated by dark gray bars and the y-axis corresponds to the number of individuals in the normal cohort found to have the CNV; 3) array CGH data (black dots correspond to the probes on the microarray) for a PD case with a CNV loss wherein the y-axis is the log 2ratio value of the test (PD case) and reference (healthy control) genomic DNAs and the x-axis corresponds to the genome location of the probes and CNVs, which are depicted as line segments shifted positively (copy number gain) or negatively (copy number loss) relative to the baseline (log 2 ratio=0).

Example 5

FIG. 2 is an example of copy number variations occurring in one PD case that disrupt a gene with an OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE cases affecting the same gene, including distinct CNV-subregions, of at least 6.

FIG. 2 represents an example of group 2 (OR associated with the sum of PD cases and the sum of NVE cases affecting the same gene, including distinct CNV-subregions, is at least 6). There are 3 PD and 1 NVE cases affected by distinct CNV-subregions in the same gene. The CNVs are a mixture of a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) and 2 losses (log 2ratio <−0.35) and affect the gene KCNQ5 on chromosome 6. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 6.48.

In the figure, three tracks of information are shown, from top to bottom: 1) RefSeq gene annotation showing the genome location (x-axis) of genes demarcated in light gray (introns) and dark gray (exons) and with multiple entries depicted if multiple transcript variants are annotated that correspond to the gene; 2) size and genome location (x-axis) for normal CNVs annotated for greater than 1,000 unaffected/normal indivduals, with CNVs demarcated by dark gray bars and the y-axis corresponds to the number of individuals in the normal cohort found to have the CNV; 3) array CGH data (black dots correspond to the probes on the microarray) for a PD case with a CNV loss wherein the y-axis is the log 2ratio value of the test (PD case) and reference (healthy control) genomic DNAs and the x-axis corresponds to the genome location of the probes and CNVs, which are depicted as line segments shifted positively (copy number gain) or negatively (copy number loss) relative to the baseline (log 2 ratio=0).

Example 6

FIG. 3 is an example of a copy number loss occurring in one PD case which does not overlap a known gene and is associated with an OR of at least 10.

FIG. 3 represents an example of group 3 (CNV-subregion does not overlap a known gene and is associated with an OR of at least 10). There are 8 PD and 1 NVE cases affected by CNV-subregions in the same location. The CNVs are losses (log 2ratio <−0.35) and lie between the genes GPR88 and LOC100128787 on chromosome 1. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this CNV-subregion is 17.46.

In the figure, three tracks of information are shown, from top to bottom: 1) RefSeq gene annotation showing the genome location (x-axis) of genes demarcated in light gray (introns) and dark gray (exons) and with multiple entries depicted if multiple transcript variants are annotated that correspond to the gene; 2) size and genome location (x-axis) for normal CNVs annotated for greater than 1,000 unaffected/normal indivduals, with CNVs demarcated by dark gray bars and the y-axis corresponds to the number of individuals in the normal cohort found to have the CNV; 3) array CGH data (black dots correspond to the probes on the microarray) for a PD case with a CNV loss wherein the y-axis is the log 2ratio value of the test (PD case) and reference (healthy control) genomic DNAs and the x-axis corresponds to the genome location of the probes and CNVs, which are depicted as line segments shifted positively (copy number gain) or negatively (copy number loss) relative to the baseline (log 2 ratio=0).

Example 7

FIG. 4 is another example of a copy number loss occurring in one PD case that disrupts a gene wherein a CNV-subregion overlaps a known gene, and is associated with an OR of at least 6.

FIG. 4 represents the CNVs identified in the gene NUBPL, for which sequencing data is presented in this application. In one PD individual, a complex rearrangement was found, while an identical CNV was found in 14 other PD cases (not shown separately). The complex rearrangement consists of both a loss (log 2ratio <−0.35) and a gain (log 2ratio >0.35) within the same individual, while the 14 cases all have an identical, small loss (log 2ratio <−0.35). In all, there were 15 PD cases with CNVs affecting the NUBPL gene, and only 2 NVE cases. The calculated odds ratio (OR) for this gene is 16.61.

In the figure, three tracks of information are shown, from top to bottom: 1) RefSeq gene annotation showing the genome location (x-axis) of genes demarcated in light gray (introns) and dark gray (exons) and with multiple entries depicted if multiple transcript variants are annotated that correspond to the gene; 2) size and genome location (x-axis) for normal CNVs annotated for greater than 1,000 unaffected/normal individuals, with CNVs demarcated by dark gray bars and the y-axis corresponds to the number of individuals in the normal cohort found to have the CNV; 3) array CGH data (black dots correspond to the probes on the microarray) for a PD case with a CNV loss wherein the y-axis is the log 2ratio value of the test (PD case) and reference (healthy control) genomic DNAs and the x-axis corresponds to the genome location of the probes and CNVs, which are depicted as line segments shifted positively (copy number gain) or negatively (copy number loss) relative to the baseline (log 2 ratio=0).

Example 8 CD ROM Sequence Data

The sequence file 33655-706.202_ST25.txt contains genomic sequence information for (in the following order):

-   -   A. NUBPL sequences;     -   B. All distinct CNVs listed in Table 1;     -   C. The full genomic extent of the transcripts listed in Table 4;

The sequence file 33655-706.202_ST25.txt contains genomic sequence information for (in the following ordHigher priority SEQ_IDs have lower numbers. Thus, SEQ_ID=1 represents the highest priority gene, etc. SEQ ID NO. 1=NUBPL genomic reference sequence. SEQ ID NOS. 2-15 are NUBPL variant sequences. SEQ ID NOS. 16-17 are the two NUBPL CNVs (mentioned in Tables 1, 2 and Table 5). SEQ ID NOS. 17-298 are the CNV sequences from Table 1. SEQ ID NOS. 299-578 are the transcript sequences from Table 4.

Example 9 Example of Sequence Submitted: Sequence Entry Starts:

SEQ ID NO. 1 = NUBPL genomic reference sequence: <210> 1 <211> 301839 <212> DNA <213> Homo sapiens <220> <221> source <222> (1) . . . (301839) <223> Reference sequence from hg18 <400> 1 ccacgctgga gtgcagtggt gcaatcatag ctcactgcat ccttgaactc ctggctcaag     60 caatcctctt gctttggcct cccaaagtgt tggaattaca cgcgtgagcc accatgccta    120 ...................... ctttaatata atttatgact gagtagtcat aaattacttt taaaaatata atttgtgtta 301740 agaaccaaca aagaaaactc tagccccaga tgcctttact gtcaaaatct acccaacatt 301800 gaatgaagga ataataccag ttctacacaa actttacca                        301839

Sequence Entry Ends. Example 10 Example of Sequence Submitted: Sequence Entry Starts:

SEQ ID NO. 2 = NUBPL variant, as described in Table 5: <210>2 <211> 301836 <212> DNA <213> Homo sapiens <220> <221> mutation <222> (266472) . . . (266472) <223> g.266472delTAA <400>2 ccacgctgga gtgcagtggt gcaatcatag ctcactgcat ccttgaactc ctggctcaag     60 caatcctctt gctttggcct cccaaagtgt tggaattaca cgcgtgagcc accatgccta    120 ...................... taatataatt tatgactgag tagtcataaa ttacttttaa aaatataatt tgtgttaaga 301740 accaacaaag aaaactctag ccccagatgc ctttactgtc aaaatctacc caacattgaa 301800 tgaaggaata ataccagttc tacacaaact ttacca                           301836

Sequence Entry Ends. 

1.-92. (canceled)
 93. A method comprising: (a) (i) hybridizing a nucleic acid probe to a polynucleic acid from a human subject by nucleic acid hybridization or microarray analysis, or (a) (ii) synthesizing a nucleic acid product from a polynucleic acid from a human subject by PCR or sequencing, wherein the human subject has a neurological disorder; and (b) detecting one or more genetic variations by the nucleic acid hybridization, microarray analysis, PCR or sequencing, wherein the one or more genetic variations are associated with one or more parkinsonism-related genes and have an odds ratio (OR) of 3 or more, and wherein the OR is: [D _(D) /D _(N)]/[N _(D) /N _(N)], wherein: D_(D) is the number of subjects in a diseased cohort of subjects with the one or more genetic variations; D_(N) is the number of subjects in the diseased cohort without the one or more genetic variations; N_(D) is the number of subjects in a non-diseased cohort of subjects with the one or more genetic variations; and N_(N) is the number of subjects in the non-diseased cohort without the one or more genetic variations.
 94. The method of claim 93, wherein one or more parkinsonism-related genes are selected from the group consisting of gene numbers (GN) GN1-142.
 95. The method of claim 93, wherein the one or more genetic variations have an odds ratio (OR) of 6 or more.
 96. The method of claim 93, wherein the neurological disorder is a movement disorder.
 97. The method of claim 93, wherein the neurological disorder is Parkinson's disease.
 98. The method of claim 93, wherein the neurological disorder is parkinsonism.
 99. The method of claim 93, wherein the one or more genetic variation disrupts or modulates a gene that encodes a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 299-578 and complements thereof.
 100. The method of claim 94, wherein the nucleic acid product synthesized from the polynucleic acid is cDNA.
 101. The method of claim 93, wherein the polynucleic acid comprises a nucleic acid from blood, saliva, urine, serum, tears, skin, tissue, or hair from the subject.
 102. The method of claim 93, wherein the detecting comprises purifying the polynucleic acid; and performing a microarray analysis of the purified polynucleic acid.
 103. The method of claim 93, wherein the microarray analysis is selected from the group consisting of a Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) array analysis and an SNP array analysis.
 104. The method of claim 94, wherein the sequencing is a high-throughput sequencing method.
 105. The method of claim 93, wherein the whole genome or the exome of the subject is analyzed.
 106. The method of claim 93, wherein the one or more genetic variation comprises one or more copy number variations (CNVs) with a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17-298 or CNV sub region (SRN) with a sequence of SRN1-216.
 107. The method of claim 93, wherein the detecting comprises detecting a first genetic variation selected from the group consisting of copy number variations (CNVs) with a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17-298 and CNV sub region (SRN) with a sequence of SRN1-216, and complements thereof, wherein the first genetic variation and a second genetic variation are in a panel comprising two or more genetic variations.
 108. The method of claim 107, wherein the second genetic variation is selected from the group consisting of copy number variations (CNVs) with a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17-298 and CNV sub region (SRN) with a sequence of SRN1-216, and complements thereof.
 109. The method of claim 107, wherein the panel comprises 10 or more genetic variations.
 110. The method of claim 93, further comprising screening for a therapeutic agent useful for treating the neurological disorder, comprising identifying an agent that modulates the function or expression of a parkinsonism-related gene comprising the one or more genetic variations detected in step (b) or expression products therefrom.
 111. The method of claim 93, further comprising administering one or more therapeutic agents to the human subject, wherein the one or more therapeutic agents are capable of modulating the function or expression of a parkinsonism-related gene comprising the one or more genetic variations detected in step (b) or expression products therefrom.
 112. A method of treating a subject for a neurological disorder comprising, administering to the subject, one or more agents that modulate the function or expression of a parkinsonism-related gene comprising one or more genetic variations or expression products therefrom, wherein the one or more genetic variations have an odds ratio (OR) of 3 or more, and wherein the OR is: [DD/DN]/[ND/NN], wherein: DD is the number of subjects in a diseased cohort of subjects with the one or more genetic variations; DN is the number of subjects in the diseased cohort without the one or more genetic variations; ND is the number of subjects in a non-diseased cohort of subjects with the one or more genetic variations; and NN is the number of subjects in the non-diseased cohort without the one or more genetic variations. 